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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,753.16, 10,131.90 and 3,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,753.16, 10,131.90 and 3,673 is: 5,510.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,753.16 : 10,131.90 = 3,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,753.16/10,131.90 = 3,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,753.16x = 10,131.90 × 3,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,753.16x = 37,214,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,214,468.70/6,753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.67

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