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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,708.59, 10,062.87 and 2,326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,708.59, 10,062.87 and 2,326.04 is: 3,489.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,708.59 : 10,062.87 = 2,326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,708.59/10,062.87 = 2,326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,708.59x = 10,062.87 × 2,326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,708.59x = 23,406,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,406,587.82/6,708.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.05

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