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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,729.97, 10,096.31 and 2,346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,729.97, 10,096.31 and 2,346.25 is: 3,519.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,729.97 : 10,096.31 = 2,346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,729.97/10,096.31 = 2,346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,729.97x = 10,096.31 × 2,346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,729.97x = 23,688,467.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,688,467.34/6,729.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.85

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