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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,668.79, 10,003.18 and 2,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,668.79, 10,003.18 and 2,286.28 is: 3,429.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,668.79 : 10,003.18 = 2,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,668.79/10,003.18 = 2,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,668.79x = 10,003.18 × 2,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,668.79x = 22,870,070.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,870,070.37/6,668.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.42

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