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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.42, 10,013.81 and 2,292.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.42, 10,013.81 and 2,292.29 is: 3,438.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.42 : 10,013.81 = 2,292.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.42/10,013.81 = 2,292.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.42x = 10,013.81 × 2,292.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.42x = 22,954,494.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,954,494.99/6,675.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.66

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