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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,756.74, 10,139.89 and 2,374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,756.74, 10,139.89 and 2,374.54 is: 3,563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,756.74 : 10,139.89 = 2,374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,756.74/10,139.89 = 2,374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,756.74x = 10,139.89 × 2,374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,756.74x = 24,077,511.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,077,511.83/6,756.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.48

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