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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,721.35, 10,083.69 and 2,338.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,721.35, 10,083.69 and 2,338.84 is: 3,508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,721.35 : 10,083.69 = 2,338.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,721.35/10,083.69 = 2,338.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,721.35x = 10,083.69 × 2,338.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,721.35x = 23,584,150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,584,150.12/6,721.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.84

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