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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,717.79, 10,076.65 and 2,335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,717.79, 10,076.65 and 2,335.29 is: 3,502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,717.79 : 10,076.65 = 2,335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,717.79/10,076.65 = 2,335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,717.79x = 10,076.65 × 2,335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,717.79x = 23,531,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,531,899.98/6,717.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.92

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