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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,722.38, 10,083.57 and 2,105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,722.38, 10,083.57 and 2,105.38 is: 3,158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,722.38 : 10,083.57 = 2,105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,722.38/10,083.57 = 2,105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,722.38x = 10,083.57 × 2,105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,722.38x = 21,229,746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,229,746.61/6,722.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.07

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