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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.24, 10,092.48 and 2,344.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.24, 10,092.48 and 2,344.87 is: 3,517.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.24 : 10,092.48 = 2,344.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.24/10,092.48 = 2,344.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.24x = 10,092.48 × 2,344.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.24x = 23,665,553.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665,553.58/6,727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.87

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