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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.14, 10,066.84 and 2,328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.14, 10,066.84 and 2,328.74 is: 3,493.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.14 : 10,066.84 = 2,328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.14/10,066.84 = 2,328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.14x = 10,066.84 × 2,328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.14x = 23,443,052.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,443,052.98/6,711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.16

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