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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,722.83, 10,085.88 and 2,340.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,722.83, 10,085.88 and 2,340.31 is: 3,511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,722.83 : 10,085.88 = 2,340.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,722.83/10,085.88 = 2,340.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,722.83x = 10,085.88 × 2,340.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,722.83x = 23,604,085.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,604,085.82/6,722.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.03

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