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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.40, 10,014.62 and 2,292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.40, 10,014.62 and 2,292.58 is: 3,439.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.40 : 10,014.62 = 2,292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.40/10,014.62 = 2,292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.40x = 10,014.62 × 2,292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.40x = 22,959,317.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,959,317.52/6,675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.39

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