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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,685.87, 10,030.42 and 2,005.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,685.87, 10,030.42 and 2,005.87 is: 3,009.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,685.87 : 10,030.42 = 2,005.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,685.87/10,030.42 = 2,005.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,685.87x = 10,030.42 × 2,005.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,685.87x = 20,119,663.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,119,663.40/6,685.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.28

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