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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,668.52, 10,003.99 and 2,286.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,668.52, 10,003.99 and 2,286.42 is: 3,430.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,668.52 : 10,003.99 = 2,286.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,668.52/10,003.99 = 2,286.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,668.52x = 10,003.99 × 2,286.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,668.52x = 22,873,322.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,873,322.82/6,668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.04

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