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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.21, 10,111.86 and 2,358.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.21, 10,111.86 and 2,358.69 is: 3,538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.21 : 10,111.86 = 2,358.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.21/10,111.86 = 2,358.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.21x = 10,111.86 × 2,358.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.21x = 23,850,743.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,850,743.06/6,741.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.05

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