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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,704.57, 10,055.40 and 2,261.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,704.57, 10,055.40 and 2,261.82 is: 3,392.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,704.57 : 10,055.40 = 2,261.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,704.57/10,055.40 = 2,261.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,704.57x = 10,055.40 × 2,261.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,704.57x = 22,743,504.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,743,504.83/6,704.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.24

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