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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.34, 10,089.70 and 2,342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.34, 10,089.70 and 2,342.84 is: 3,514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.34 : 10,089.70 = 2,342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.34/10,089.70 = 2,342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.34x = 10,089.70 × 2,342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.34x = 23,638,552.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,638,552.75/6,725.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.85

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