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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.21, 10,015.40 and 2,292.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.21, 10,015.40 and 2,292.63 is: 3,439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.21 : 10,015.40 = 2,292.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.21/10,015.40 = 2,292.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.21x = 10,015.40 × 2,292.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.21x = 22,961,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,961,606.50/6,676.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.32

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