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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,712.79, 10,060.83 and 2,325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,712.79, 10,060.83 and 2,325.11 is: 3,484.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,712.79 : 10,060.83 = 2,325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,712.79/10,060.83 = 2,325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,712.79x = 10,060.83 × 2,325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,712.79x = 23,392,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,392,486.14/6,712.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.77

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