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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,740.67, 10,111.03 and 2,358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,740.67, 10,111.03 and 2,358.11 is: 3,537.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,740.67 : 10,111.03 = 2,358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,740.67/10,111.03 = 2,358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,740.67x = 10,111.03 × 2,358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,740.67x = 23,842,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,842,940.34/6,740.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.18

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