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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.28, 10,059.72 and 2,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.28, 10,059.72 and 2,326 is: 3,488.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.28 : 10,059.72 = 2,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.28/10,059.72 = 2,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.28x = 10,059.72 × 2,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.28x = 23,398,908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,398,908.72/6,707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.58

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