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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,764.45, 10,144.96 and 2,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,764.45, 10,144.96 and 2,083.24 is: 3,124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,764.45 : 10,144.96 = 2,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,764.45/10,144.96 = 2,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,764.45x = 10,144.96 × 2,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,764.45x = 21,134,425.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,134,425.41/6,764.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.34

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