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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,753.72, 10,131.66 and 2,858.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,753.72, 10,131.66 and 2,858.16 is: 4,287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,753.72 : 10,131.66 = 2,858.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,753.72/10,131.66 = 2,858.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,753.72x = 10,131.66 × 2,858.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,753.72x = 28,957,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,957,905.35/6,753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.70

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