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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,740.97, 10,111.46 and 2,358.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,740.97, 10,111.46 and 2,358.42 is: 3,537.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,740.97 : 10,111.46 = 2,358.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,740.97/10,111.46 = 2,358.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,740.97x = 10,111.46 × 2,358.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,740.97x = 23,847,057.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,847,057.70/6,740.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.63

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