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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.06, 10,062.38 and 2,324.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.06, 10,062.38 and 2,324.51 is: 3,487.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.06 : 10,062.38 = 2,324.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.06/10,062.38 = 2,324.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.06x = 10,062.38 × 2,324.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.06x = 23,390,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390,078.73/6,707.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.38

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