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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.02, 10,013.67 and 2,291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.02, 10,013.67 and 2,291.42 is: 3,437.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.02 : 10,013.67 = 2,291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.02/10,013.67 = 2,291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.02x = 10,013.67 × 2,291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.02x = 22,945,523.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,945,523.71/6,675.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.52

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