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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.31, 10,068.78 and 2,329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.31, 10,068.78 and 2,329.11 is: 3,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.31 : 10,068.78 = 2,329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.31/10,068.78 = 2,329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.31x = 10,068.78 × 2,329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.31x = 23,451,251.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,451,251.66/6,711.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.29

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