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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,740.55, 10,111.91 and 2,356.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,740.55, 10,111.91 and 2,356.83 is: 3,535.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,740.55 : 10,111.91 = 2,356.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,740.55/10,111.91 = 2,356.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,740.55x = 10,111.91 × 2,356.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,740.55x = 23,832,041.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,832,041.06/6,740.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.62

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