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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,754.59, 10,135.67 and 2,374.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,754.59, 10,135.67 and 2,374.65 is: 3,563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,754.59 : 10,135.67 = 2,374.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,754.59/10,135.67 = 2,374.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,754.59x = 10,135.67 × 2,374.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,754.59x = 24,068,656.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,068,656.89/6,754.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.30

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