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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.13, 10,132.34 and 2,372.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.13, 10,132.34 and 2,372.27 is: 3,558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.13 : 10,132.34 = 2,372.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.13/10,132.34 = 2,372.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.13x = 10,132.34 × 2,372.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.13x = 24,036,583.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,036,583.69/6,755.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.27

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