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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,726.84, 10,091.95 and 2,344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,726.84, 10,091.95 and 2,344.34 is: 3,517.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,726.84 : 10,091.95 = 2,344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,726.84/10,091.95 = 2,344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,726.84x = 10,091.95 × 2,344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,726.84x = 23,658,962.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,658,962.06/6,726.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.10

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