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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.36, 10,113.30 and 2,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.36, 10,113.30 and 2,298.60 is: 3,448.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.36 : 10,113.30 = 2,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.36/10,113.30 = 2,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.36x = 10,113.30 × 2,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.36x = 23,246,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,246,431.38/6,741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.33

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