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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,683.51, 10,021.89 and 2,239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,683.51, 10,021.89 and 2,239.64 is: 3,358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,683.51 : 10,021.89 = 2,239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,683.51/10,021.89 = 2,239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,683.51x = 10,021.89 × 2,239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,683.51x = 22,445,425.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,445,425.72/6,683.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.33

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