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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,679.82, 10,016.33 and 2,235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,679.82, 10,016.33 and 2,235.90 is: 3,352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,679.82 : 10,016.33 = 2,235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,679.82/10,016.33 = 2,235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,679.82x = 10,016.33 × 2,235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,679.82x = 22,395,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,395,557.49/6,679.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.72

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