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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,724.49, 10,086.74 and 2,338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,724.49, 10,086.74 and 2,338.88 is: 3,508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,724.49 : 10,086.74 = 2,338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,724.49/10,086.74 = 2,338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,724.49x = 10,086.74 × 2,338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,724.49x = 23,591,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,591,624.38/6,724.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.31

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