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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.50, 10,083.69 and 2,340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.50, 10,083.69 and 2,340.56 is: 3,509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.50 : 10,083.69 = 2,340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.50/10,083.69 = 2,340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.50x = 10,083.69 × 2,340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.50x = 23,601,506.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,601,506.68/6,725.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.26

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