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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,708.24, 10,063.72 and 2,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,708.24, 10,063.72 and 2,325.60 is: 3,488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,708.24 : 10,063.72 = 2,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,708.24/10,063.72 = 2,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,708.24x = 10,063.72 × 2,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,708.24x = 23,404,187.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,404,187.23/6,708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.87

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