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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.67, 10,112.53 and 2,359.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.67, 10,112.53 and 2,359.11 is: 3,538.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.67 : 10,112.53 = 2,359.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.67/10,112.53 = 2,359.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.67x = 10,112.53 × 2,359.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.67x = 23,856,570.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,856,570.65/6,741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.67

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