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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,669.68, 10,002.12 and 2,285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,669.68, 10,002.12 and 2,285.96 is: 3,428.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,669.68 : 10,002.12 = 2,285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,669.68/10,002.12 = 2,285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,669.68x = 10,002.12 × 2,285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,669.68x = 22,864,446.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,864,446.24/6,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.12

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