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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,723.64, 10,086.99 and 2,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,723.64, 10,086.99 and 2,281.24 is: 3,422.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,723.64 : 10,086.99 = 2,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,723.64/10,086.99 = 2,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,723.64x = 10,086.99 × 2,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,723.64x = 23,010,845.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,010,845.07/6,723.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.38

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