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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,669.41, 10,005.32 and 2,285.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,669.41, 10,005.32 and 2,285.89 is: 3,429.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,669.41 : 10,005.32 = 2,285.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,669.41/10,005.32 = 2,285.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,669.41x = 10,005.32 × 2,285.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,669.41x = 22,871,041.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,871,041.64/6,669.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.25

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