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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,732.36, 10,097.81 and 2,349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,732.36, 10,097.81 and 2,349.90 is: 3,524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,732.36 : 10,097.81 = 2,349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,732.36/10,097.81 = 2,349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,732.36x = 10,097.81 × 2,349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,732.36x = 23,728,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,728,843.72/6,732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.60

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