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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.80, 10,134.96 and 2,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.80, 10,134.96 and 2,373.52 is: 3,560.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.80 : 10,134.96 = 2,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.80/10,134.96 = 2,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.80x = 10,134.96 × 2,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.80x = 24,055,530.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,055,530.26/6,755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.72

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