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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,709.38, 10,057.91 and 2,323.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,709.38, 10,057.91 and 2,323.77 is: 3,483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,709.38 : 10,057.91 = 2,323.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,709.38/10,057.91 = 2,323.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,709.38x = 10,057.91 × 2,323.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,709.38x = 23,372,220.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,372,220.18/6,709.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.52

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