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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,761.76, 10,142.62 and 2,144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,761.76, 10,142.62 and 2,144.76 is: 3,217.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,761.76 : 10,142.62 = 2,144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,761.76/10,142.62 = 2,144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,761.76x = 10,142.62 × 2,144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,761.76x = 21,753,485.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,753,485.67/6,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.13

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