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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,727.42, 10,087.47 and 2,343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,727.42, 10,087.47 and 2,343.70 is: 3,514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,727.42 : 10,087.47 = 2,343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,727.42/10,087.47 = 2,343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,727.42x = 10,087.47 × 2,343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,727.42x = 23,642,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,642,003.44/6,727.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.27

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