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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.97, 10,007.96 and 2,292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.97, 10,007.96 and 2,292.50 is: 3,438.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.97 : 10,007.96 = 2,292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.97/10,007.96 = 2,292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.97x = 10,007.96 × 2,292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.97x = 22,943,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,943,261.86/6,671.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.75

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