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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,709.50, 10,062.90 and 2,327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,709.50, 10,062.90 and 2,327.13 is: 3,490.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,709.50 : 10,062.90 = 2,327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,709.50/10,062.90 = 2,327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,709.50x = 10,062.90 × 2,327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,709.50x = 23,417,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,417,676.48/6,709.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.23

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