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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.61, 10,117.86 and 2,361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.61, 10,117.86 and 2,361.07 is: 3,541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.61 : 10,117.86 = 2,361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.61/10,117.86 = 2,361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.61x = 10,117.86 × 2,361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.61x = 23,888,975.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,888,975.71/6,744.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.94

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