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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,669.68, 10,004.40 and 2,287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,669.68, 10,004.40 and 2,287.16 is: 3,430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,669.68 : 10,004.40 = 2,287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,669.68/10,004.40 = 2,287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,669.68x = 10,004.40 × 2,287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,669.68x = 22,881,663.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,881,663.50/6,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.70

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