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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,679.88, 10,016.97 and 2,297.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,679.88, 10,016.97 and 2,297.78 is: 3,445.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,679.88 : 10,016.97 = 2,297.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,679.88/10,016.97 = 2,297.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,679.88x = 10,016.97 × 2,297.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,679.88x = 23,016,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,016,793.33/6,679.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.69

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