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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,720.92, 10,081.36 and 2,338.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,720.92, 10,081.36 and 2,338.37 is: 3,507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,720.92 : 10,081.36 = 2,338.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,720.92/10,081.36 = 2,338.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,720.92x = 10,081.36 × 2,338.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,720.92x = 23,573,940.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,573,940.10/6,720.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.54

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