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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,679.38, 10,016.22 and 2,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,679.38, 10,016.22 and 2,297.28 is: 3,444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,679.38 : 10,016.22 = 2,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,679.38/10,016.22 = 2,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,679.38x = 10,016.22 × 2,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,679.38x = 23,010,061.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,010,061.88/6,679.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.94

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