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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,719.85, 10,072.44 and 2,334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,719.85, 10,072.44 and 2,334.96 is: 3,499.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,719.85 : 10,072.44 = 2,334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,719.85/10,072.44 = 2,334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,719.85x = 10,072.44 × 2,334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,719.85x = 23,518,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,518,744.50/6,719.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.89

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