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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,683.45, 10,023.63 and 2,523.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,683.45, 10,023.63 and 2,523.89 is: 3,785.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,683.45 : 10,023.63 = 2,523.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,683.45/10,023.63 = 2,523.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,683.45x = 10,023.63 × 2,523.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,683.45x = 25,298,489.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,298,489.40/6,683.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.25

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