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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,668.33, 10,002.69 and 2,285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,668.33, 10,002.69 and 2,285.72 is: 3,428.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,668.33 : 10,002.69 = 2,285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,668.33/10,002.69 = 2,285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,668.33x = 10,002.69 × 2,285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,668.33x = 22,863,336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,863,336.08/6,668.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.65

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