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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.93, 10,140.50 and 2,377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.93, 10,140.50 and 2,377.43 is: 3,566.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.93 : 10,140.50 = 2,377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.93/10,140.50 = 2,377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.93x = 10,140.50 × 2,377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.93x = 24,108,266.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,108,266.33/6,759.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.35

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