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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,790.71, 10,183.56 and 2,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,790.71, 10,183.56 and 2,347.24 is: 3,519.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,790.71 : 10,183.56 = 2,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,790.71/10,183.56 = 2,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,790.71x = 10,183.56 × 2,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,790.71x = 23,903,259.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,903,259.37/6,790.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.99

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