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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,679.21, 10,021.38 and 2,294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,679.21, 10,021.38 and 2,294.14 is: 3,442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,679.21 : 10,021.38 = 2,294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,679.21/10,021.38 = 2,294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,679.21x = 10,021.38 × 2,294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,679.21x = 22,990,448.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,990,448.71/6,679.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.09

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