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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,754.26, 10,131.40 and 2,650.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,754.26, 10,131.40 and 2,650.26 is: 3,975.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,754.26 : 10,131.40 = 2,650.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,754.26/10,131.40 = 2,650.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,754.26x = 10,131.40 × 2,650.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,754.26x = 26,850,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,850,844.16/6,754.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.39

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