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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,731.39, 10,097.12 and 2,348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,731.39, 10,097.12 and 2,348.87 is: 3,523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,731.39 : 10,097.12 = 2,348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,731.39/10,097.12 = 2,348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,731.39x = 10,097.12 × 2,348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,731.39x = 23,716,777.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716,777.64/6,731.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.31

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