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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,740.78, 10,111.24 and 2,357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,740.78, 10,111.24 and 2,357.24 is: 3,535.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,740.78 : 10,111.24 = 2,357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,740.78/10,111.24 = 2,357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,740.78x = 10,111.24 × 2,357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,740.78x = 23,834,619.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,834,619.38/6,740.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.88

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