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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,708.72, 10,065.84 and 2,329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,708.72, 10,065.84 and 2,329.28 is: 3,494.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,708.72 : 10,065.84 = 2,329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,708.72/10,065.84 = 2,329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,708.72x = 10,065.84 × 2,329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,708.72x = 23,446,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,446,159.80/6,708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.88

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