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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,753.76, 10,130.56 and 2,858.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,753.76, 10,130.56 and 2,858.08 is: 4,287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,753.76 : 10,130.56 = 2,858.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,753.76/10,130.56 = 2,858.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,753.76x = 10,130.56 × 2,858.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,753.76x = 28,953,950.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,953,950.92/6,753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.09

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