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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,753.69, 10,131.73 and 2,310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,753.69, 10,131.73 and 2,310.32 is: 3,465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,753.69 : 10,131.73 = 2,310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,753.69/10,131.73 = 2,310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,753.69x = 10,131.73 × 2,310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,753.69x = 23,407,487.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,407,487.79/6,753.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.88

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