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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.82, 10,061.93 and 2,328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.82, 10,061.93 and 2,328.59 is: 3,491.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.82 : 10,061.93 = 2,328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.82/10,061.93 = 2,328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.82x = 10,061.93 × 2,328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.82x = 23,430,047.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,430,047.63/6,710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.38

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