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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,723.81, 10,079.94 and 2,340.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,723.81, 10,079.94 and 2,340.69 is: 3,509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,723.81 : 10,079.94 = 2,340.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,723.81/10,079.94 = 2,340.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,723.81x = 10,079.94 × 2,340.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,723.81x = 23,594,014.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,594,014.76/6,723.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.02

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