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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,714.15, 10,071.22 and 2,331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,714.15, 10,071.22 and 2,331.65 is: 3,497.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,714.15 : 10,071.22 = 2,331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,714.15/10,071.22 = 2,331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,714.15x = 10,071.22 × 2,331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,714.15x = 23,482,527.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,482,527.18/6,714.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.47

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