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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,679.78, 10,020.27 and 2,297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,679.78, 10,020.27 and 2,297.27 is: 3,446.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,679.78 : 10,020.27 = 2,297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,679.78/10,020.27 = 2,297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,679.78x = 10,020.27 × 2,297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,679.78x = 23,019,265.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,019,265.66/6,679.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.11

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