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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,752.88, 10,127.94 and 2,071.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,752.88, 10,127.94 and 2,071.68 is: 3,107.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,752.88 : 10,127.94 = 2,071.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,752.88/10,127.94 = 2,071.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,752.88x = 10,127.94 × 2,071.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,752.88x = 20,981,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,981,850.74/6,752.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.10

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