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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,741.87, 10,113.83 and 2,358.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,741.87, 10,113.83 and 2,358.99 is: 3,538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,741.87 : 10,113.83 = 2,358.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,741.87/10,113.83 = 2,358.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,741.87x = 10,113.83 × 2,358.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,741.87x = 23,858,420.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,858,420.88/6,741.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.85

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