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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.84, 10,014.96 and 2,293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.84, 10,014.96 and 2,293.20 is: 3,440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.84 : 10,014.96 = 2,293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.84/10,014.96 = 2,293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.84x = 10,014.96 × 2,293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.84x = 22,966,306.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,966,306.27/6,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.21

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