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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,726.98, 10,090.52 and 2,344.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,726.98, 10,090.52 and 2,344.43 is: 3,516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,726.98 : 10,090.52 = 2,344.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,726.98/10,090.52 = 2,344.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,726.98x = 10,090.52 × 2,344.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,726.98x = 23,656,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,656,517.80/6,726.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.66

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