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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,747.66, 10,115.33 and 2,362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,747.66, 10,115.33 and 2,362.73 is: 3,541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,747.66 : 10,115.33 = 2,362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,747.66/10,115.33 = 2,362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,747.66x = 10,115.33 × 2,362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,747.66x = 23,899,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,899,731.26/6,747.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.93

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