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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,709.54, 10,060.08 and 2,327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,709.54, 10,060.08 and 2,327.36 is: 3,489.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,709.54 : 10,060.08 = 2,327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,709.54/10,060.08 = 2,327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,709.54x = 10,060.08 × 2,327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,709.54x = 23,413,427.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,413,427.79/6,709.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.57

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