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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,726.96, 10,091.76 and 2,344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,726.96, 10,091.76 and 2,344.56 is: 3,517.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,726.96 : 10,091.76 = 2,344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,726.96/10,091.76 = 2,344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,726.96x = 10,091.76 × 2,344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,726.96x = 23,660,736.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,660,736.83/6,726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.30

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