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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,761, 10,141.50 and 2,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,761, 10,141.50 and 2,144 is: 3,216

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,761 : 10,141.50 = 2,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,761/10,141.50 = 2,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,761x = 10,141.50 × 2,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,761x = 21,743,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,743,376/6,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216

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