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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,679.92, 10,017.72 and 2,296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,679.92, 10,017.72 and 2,296.44 is: 3,443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,679.92 : 10,017.72 = 2,296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,679.92/10,017.72 = 2,296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,679.92x = 10,017.72 × 2,296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,679.92x = 23,005,092.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,005,092.92/6,679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.92

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