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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,754, 10,132.80 and 2,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,754, 10,132.80 and 2,137 is: 3,206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,754 : 10,132.80 = 2,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,754/10,132.80 = 2,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,754x = 10,132.80 × 2,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,754x = 21,653,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,653,793.60/6,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.07

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