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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.17, 10,115.92 and 2,361.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.17, 10,115.92 and 2,361.29 is: 3,541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.17 : 10,115.92 = 2,361.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.17/10,115.92 = 2,361.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.17x = 10,115.92 × 2,361.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.17x = 23,886,620.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,886,620.74/6,744.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.82

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