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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,685.37, 10,029.42 and 2,005.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,685.37, 10,029.42 and 2,005.19 is: 3,008.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,685.37 : 10,029.42 = 2,005.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,685.37/10,029.42 = 2,005.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,685.37x = 10,029.42 × 2,005.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,685.37x = 20,110,842.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,110,842.54/6,685.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.19

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