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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,789.89, 10,182.34 and 2,346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,789.89, 10,182.34 and 2,346.44 is: 3,518.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,789.89 : 10,182.34 = 2,346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,789.89/10,182.34 = 2,346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,789.89x = 10,182.34 × 2,346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,789.89x = 23,892,201.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,892,201.89/6,789.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.79

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