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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,668.53, 10,003.28 and 2,285.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,668.53, 10,003.28 and 2,285.95 is: 3,429.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,668.53 : 10,003.28 = 2,285.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,668.53/10,003.28 = 2,285.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,668.53x = 10,003.28 × 2,285.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,668.53x = 22,866,936.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,866,936.47/6,668.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.08

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