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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,669.49, 10,002.18 and 2,285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,669.49, 10,002.18 and 2,285.92 is: 3,428.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,669.49 : 10,002.18 = 2,285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,669.49/10,002.18 = 2,285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,669.49x = 10,002.18 × 2,285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,669.49x = 22,864,183.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,864,183.31/6,669.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.18

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