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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,753.70, 10,130.55 and 2,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,753.70, 10,130.55 and 2,371.60 is: 3,557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,753.70 : 10,130.55 = 2,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,753.70/10,130.55 = 2,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,753.70x = 10,130.55 × 2,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,753.70x = 24,025,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,025,612.38/6,753.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.40

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