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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,678.21, 10,019.88 and 2,293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,678.21, 10,019.88 and 2,293.14 is: 3,440.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,678.21 : 10,019.88 = 2,293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,678.21/10,019.88 = 2,293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,678.21x = 10,019.88 × 2,293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,678.21x = 22,976,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,976,987.62/6,678.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.59

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