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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,754.70, 10,132.05 and 2,372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,754.70, 10,132.05 and 2,372.60 is: 3,558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,754.70 : 10,132.05 = 2,372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,754.70/10,132.05 = 2,372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,754.70x = 10,132.05 × 2,372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,754.70x = 24,039,301.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,039,301.83/6,754.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.90

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