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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.39, 10,132.35 and 3,196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.39, 10,132.35 and 3,196.65 is: 4,794.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.39 : 10,132.35 = 3,196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.39/10,132.35 = 3,196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.39x = 10,132.35 × 3,196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.39x = 32,389,576.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,389,576.63/6,755.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.63

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