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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,740.28, 10,105.56 and 2,356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,740.28, 10,105.56 and 2,356.56 is: 3,533.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,740.28 : 10,105.56 = 2,356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,740.28/10,105.56 = 2,356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,740.28x = 10,105.56 × 2,356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,740.28x = 23,814,358.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,814,358.47/6,740.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.14

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