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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,718.83, 10,078.47 and 2,336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,718.83, 10,078.47 and 2,336.33 is: 3,504.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,718.83 : 10,078.47 = 2,336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,718.83/10,078.47 = 2,336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,718.83x = 10,078.47 × 2,336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,718.83x = 23,546,581.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,546,581.42/6,718.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.57

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