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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,762, 10,144.62 and 2,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,762, 10,144.62 and 2,145 is: 3,218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,762 : 10,144.62 = 2,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,762/10,144.62 = 2,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,762x = 10,144.62 × 2,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,762x = 21,760,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,760,209.90/6,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.01

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