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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.35, 10,091.08 and 2,344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.35, 10,091.08 and 2,344.80 is: 3,517.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.35 : 10,091.08 = 2,344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.35/10,091.08 = 2,344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.35x = 10,091.08 × 2,344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.35x = 23,661,548.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,661,548.39/6,727.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.21

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