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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,669.56, 10,002.50 and 2,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,669.56, 10,002.50 and 2,285.52 is: 3,427.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,669.56 : 10,002.50 = 2,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,669.56/10,002.50 = 2,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,669.56x = 10,002.50 × 2,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,669.56x = 22,860,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,860,913.80/6,669.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.65

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