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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,729.80, 10,096.47 and 2,347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,729.80, 10,096.47 and 2,347.25 is: 3,521.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,729.80 : 10,096.47 = 2,347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,729.80/10,096.47 = 2,347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,729.80x = 10,096.47 × 2,347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,729.80x = 23,698,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,698,888.73/6,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.49

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