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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,717.58, 10,076.46 and 2,335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,717.58, 10,076.46 and 2,335.12 is: 3,502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,717.58 : 10,076.46 = 2,335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,717.58/10,076.46 = 2,335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,717.58x = 10,076.46 × 2,335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,717.58x = 23,529,743.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,529,743.28/6,717.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.71

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