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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,669.96, 10,006.37 and 2,286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,669.96, 10,006.37 and 2,286.24 is: 3,429.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,669.96 : 10,006.37 = 2,286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,669.96/10,006.37 = 2,286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,669.96x = 10,006.37 × 2,286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,669.96x = 22,876,951.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,876,951.92/6,669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.85

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