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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.49, 10,133.78 and 2,373.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.49, 10,133.78 and 2,373.93 is: 3,561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.49 : 10,133.78 = 2,373.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.49/10,133.78 = 2,373.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.49x = 10,133.78 × 2,373.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.49x = 24,056,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,056,872.49/6,755.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.08

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