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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.36, 10,135.38 and 2,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.36, 10,135.38 and 2,373.44 is: 3,560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.36 : 10,135.38 = 2,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.36/10,135.38 = 2,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.36x = 10,135.38 × 2,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.36x = 24,055,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,055,716.31/6,755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.98

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