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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,717.96, 10,076.13 and 2,335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,717.96, 10,076.13 and 2,335.05 is: 3,502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,717.96 : 10,076.13 = 2,335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,717.96/10,076.13 = 2,335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,717.96x = 10,076.13 × 2,335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,717.96x = 23,528,267.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,528,267.36/6,717.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.29

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