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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.18, 10,132.77 and 2,075.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.18, 10,132.77 and 2,075.18 is: 3,112.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.18 : 10,132.77 = 2,075.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.18/10,132.77 = 2,075.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.18x = 10,132.77 × 2,075.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.18x = 21,027,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,027,321.65/6,755.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.77

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