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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,722.55, 10,088.96 and 2,343.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,722.55, 10,088.96 and 2,343.69 is: 3,517.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,722.55 : 10,088.96 = 2,343.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,722.55/10,088.96 = 2,343.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,722.55x = 10,088.96 × 2,343.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,722.55x = 23,645,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,645,382.94/6,722.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.32

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