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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.25, 10,111.93 and 2,358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.25, 10,111.93 and 2,358.72 is: 3,538.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.25 : 10,111.93 = 2,358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.25/10,111.93 = 2,358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.25x = 10,111.93 × 2,358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.25x = 23,851,205.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,851,205.63/6,741.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.10

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