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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,747.48, 10,117.89 and 2,364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,747.48, 10,117.89 and 2,364.30 is: 3,545.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,747.48 : 10,117.89 = 2,364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,747.48/10,117.89 = 2,364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,747.48x = 10,117.89 × 2,364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,747.48x = 23,921,727.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,921,727.33/6,747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.28

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