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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,706.30, 10,060.44 and 2,322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,706.30, 10,060.44 and 2,322.58 is: 3,484.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,706.30 : 10,060.44 = 2,322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,706.30/10,060.44 = 2,322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,706.30x = 10,060.44 × 2,322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,706.30x = 23,366,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,366,176.74/6,706.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.21

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