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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,720.55, 10,080.83 and 2,334.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,720.55, 10,080.83 and 2,334.91 is: 3,502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,720.55 : 10,080.83 = 2,334.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,720.55/10,080.83 = 2,334.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,720.55x = 10,080.83 × 2,334.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,720.55x = 23,537,830.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,537,830.78/6,720.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.37

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