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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.24, 10,066.86 and 2,328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.24, 10,066.86 and 2,328.70 is: 3,493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.24 : 10,066.86 = 2,328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.24/10,066.86 = 2,328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.24x = 10,066.86 × 2,328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.24x = 23,442,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,442,696.88/6,711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.05

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