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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,683.69, 10,026.68 and 2,985.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,683.69, 10,026.68 and 2,985.84 is: 4,479.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,683.69 : 10,026.68 = 2,985.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,683.69/10,026.68 = 2,985.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,683.69x = 10,026.68 × 2,985.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,683.69x = 29,938,062.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,938,062.21/6,683.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.27

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