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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.36, 10,114.98 and 2,361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.36, 10,114.98 and 2,361.96 is: 3,543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.36 : 10,114.98 = 2,361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.36/10,114.98 = 2,361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.36x = 10,114.98 × 2,361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.36x = 23,891,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,891,178.16/6,741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.97

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