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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,708.96, 10,064.79 and 2,326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,708.96, 10,064.79 and 2,326.59 is: 3,490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,708.96 : 10,064.79 = 2,326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,708.96/10,064.79 = 2,326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,708.96x = 10,064.79 × 2,326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,708.96x = 23,416,639.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,416,639.77/6,708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.35

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