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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,678.45, 10,017.68 and 2,295.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,678.45, 10,017.68 and 2,295.95 is: 3,443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,678.45 : 10,017.68 = 2,295.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,678.45/10,017.68 = 2,295.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,678.45x = 10,017.68 × 2,295.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,678.45x = 23,000,030.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,000,030.83/6,678.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.92

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