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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,712.98, 10,070.61 and 2,329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,712.98, 10,070.61 and 2,329.26 is: 3,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,712.98 : 10,070.61 = 2,329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,712.98/10,070.61 = 2,329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,712.98x = 10,070.61 × 2,329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,712.98x = 23,457,069.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,457,069.05/6,712.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.29

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