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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.55, 10,113.41 and 2,357.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.55, 10,113.41 and 2,357.83 is: 3,537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.55 : 10,113.41 = 2,357.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.55/10,113.41 = 2,357.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.55x = 10,113.41 × 2,357.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.55x = 23,845,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,845,701.50/6,741.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.12

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