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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,726.61, 10,089.96 and 2,344.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,726.61, 10,089.96 and 2,344.06 is: 3,516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,726.61 : 10,089.96 = 2,344.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,726.61/10,089.96 = 2,344.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,726.61x = 10,089.96 × 2,344.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,726.61x = 23,651,415.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,651,415.33/6,726.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.10

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