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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,730.76, 10,087.83 and 2,343.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,730.76, 10,087.83 and 2,343.11 is: 3,511.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,730.76 : 10,087.83 = 2,343.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,730.76/10,087.83 = 2,343.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,730.76x = 10,087.83 × 2,343.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,730.76x = 23,636,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,636,844.91/6,730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.76

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