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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.51, 10,008.58 and 2,292.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.51, 10,008.58 and 2,292.99 is: 3,439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.51 : 10,008.58 = 2,292.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.51/10,008.58 = 2,292.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.51x = 10,008.58 × 2,292.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.51x = 22,949,573.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,949,573.85/6,672.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.42

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