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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,754.72, 10,132.02 and 2,137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,754.72, 10,132.02 and 2,137.72 is: 3,206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,754.72 : 10,132.02 = 2,137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,754.72/10,132.02 = 2,137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,754.72x = 10,132.02 × 2,137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,754.72x = 21,659,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,659,421.79/6,754.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.56

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