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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.53, 10,110.42 and 2,359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.53, 10,110.42 and 2,359.16 is: 3,536.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.53 : 10,110.42 = 2,359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.53/10,110.42 = 2,359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.53x = 10,110.42 × 2,359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.53x = 23,852,085.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,852,085.81/6,744.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.51

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