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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.32, 10,013.52 and 2,292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.32, 10,013.52 and 2,292.78 is: 3,439.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.32 : 10,013.52 = 2,292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.32/10,013.52 = 2,292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.32x = 10,013.52 × 2,292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.32x = 22,958,798.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,958,798.39/6,675.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.36

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