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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.90, 10,003.65 and 2,286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.90, 10,003.65 and 2,286.10 is: 3,428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.90 : 10,003.65 = 2,286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.90/10,003.65 = 2,286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.90x = 10,003.65 × 2,286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.90x = 22,869,344.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,869,344.27/6,670.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.22

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