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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,720.57, 10,082.27 and 2,337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,720.57, 10,082.27 and 2,337.86 is: 3,507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,720.57 : 10,082.27 = 2,337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,720.57/10,082.27 = 2,337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,720.57x = 10,082.27 × 2,337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,720.57x = 23,570,935.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,570,935.74/6,720.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.28

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