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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,709.32, 10,059.68 and 2,327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,709.32, 10,059.68 and 2,327.09 is: 3,489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,709.32 : 10,059.68 = 2,327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,709.32/10,059.68 = 2,327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,709.32x = 10,059.68 × 2,327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,709.32x = 23,409,718.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,409,718.80/6,709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.13

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