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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,721.72, 10,083.66 and 2,340.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,721.72, 10,083.66 and 2,340.43 is: 3,511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,721.72 : 10,083.66 = 2,340.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,721.72/10,083.66 = 2,340.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,721.72x = 10,083.66 × 2,340.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,721.72x = 23,600,100.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,600,100.37/6,721.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.02

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