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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.88, 10,004.97 and 2,289.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.88, 10,004.97 and 2,289.78 is: 3,433.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.88 : 10,004.97 = 2,289.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.88/10,004.97 = 2,289.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.88x = 10,004.97 × 2,289.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.88x = 22,909,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,909,180.21/6,671.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.69

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