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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.30, 10,089.70 and 2,342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.30, 10,089.70 and 2,342.72 is: 3,514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.30 : 10,089.70 = 2,342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.30/10,089.70 = 2,342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.30x = 10,089.70 × 2,342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.30x = 23,637,361.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,637,361.35/6,725.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.70

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