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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.68, 10,072.08 and 2,329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.68, 10,072.08 and 2,329.18 is: 3,495.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.68 : 10,072.08 = 2,329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.68/10,072.08 = 2,329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.68x = 10,072.08 × 2,329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.68x = 23,459,662.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,459,662.11/6,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.35

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