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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.15, 10,011.78 and 2,291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.15, 10,011.78 and 2,291.97 is: 3,437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.15 : 10,011.78 = 2,291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.15/10,011.78 = 2,291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.15x = 10,011.78 × 2,291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.15x = 22,946,699.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,946,699.41/6,675.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.63

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