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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,722.97, 10,084.46 and 2,340.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,722.97, 10,084.46 and 2,340.46 is: 3,510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,722.97 : 10,084.46 = 2,340.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,722.97/10,084.46 = 2,340.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,722.97x = 10,084.46 × 2,340.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,722.97x = 23,602,275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,602,275.25/6,722.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.69

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