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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,679.80, 10,017.36 and 2,296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,679.80, 10,017.36 and 2,296.08 is: 3,443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,679.80 : 10,017.36 = 2,296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,679.80/10,017.36 = 2,296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,679.80x = 10,017.36 × 2,296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,679.80x = 23,000,659.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,000,659.95/6,679.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.32

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