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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,765.59, 10,149.20 and 2,382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,765.59, 10,149.20 and 2,382.14 is: 3,573.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,765.59 : 10,149.20 = 2,382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,765.59/10,149.20 = 2,382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,765.59x = 10,149.20 × 2,382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,765.59x = 24,176,752.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,176,752.63/6,765.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.49

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