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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.24, 10,090.78 and 2,344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.24, 10,090.78 and 2,344.68 is: 3,517.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.24 : 10,090.78 = 2,344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.24/10,090.78 = 2,344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.24x = 10,090.78 × 2,344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.24x = 23,659,690.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,659,690.82/6,727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.00

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