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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,737.97, 10,111.58 and 2,355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,737.97, 10,111.58 and 2,355.44 is: 3,534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,737.97 : 10,111.58 = 2,355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,737.97/10,111.58 = 2,355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,737.97x = 10,111.58 × 2,355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,737.97x = 23,817,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,817,157.66/6,737.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.77

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