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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.50, 10,012.62 and 2,292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.50, 10,012.62 and 2,292.90 is: 3,438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.50 : 10,012.62 = 2,292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.50/10,012.62 = 2,292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.50x = 10,012.62 × 2,292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.50x = 22,957,936.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,957,936.40/6,676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.62

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