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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,760.37, 10,138.94 and 2,317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,760.37, 10,138.94 and 2,317.52 is: 3,475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,760.37 : 10,138.94 = 2,317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,760.37/10,138.94 = 2,317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,760.37x = 10,138.94 × 2,317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,760.37x = 23,497,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,497,184.64/6,760.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.72

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