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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,720.46, 10,080.83 and 2,446.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,720.46, 10,080.83 and 2,446.04 is: 3,669.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,720.46 : 10,080.83 = 2,446.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,720.46/10,080.83 = 2,446.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,720.46x = 10,080.83 × 2,446.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,720.46x = 24,658,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,658,050.78/6,720.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.10

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