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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.50, 10,059.59 and 2,324.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.50, 10,059.59 and 2,324.89 is: 3,485.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.50 : 10,059.59 = 2,324.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.50/10,059.59 = 2,324.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.50x = 10,059.59 × 2,324.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.50x = 23,387,458.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,387,458.58/6,710.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.20

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