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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.20, 10,011.50 and 2,291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.20, 10,011.50 and 2,291.59 is: 3,437.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.20 : 10,011.50 = 2,291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.20/10,011.50 = 2,291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.20x = 10,011.50 × 2,291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.20x = 22,942,253.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,942,253.29/6,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.45

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