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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,686.70, 10,023.76 and 2,301.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,686.70, 10,023.76 and 2,301.09 is: 3,449.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,686.70 : 10,023.76 = 2,301.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,686.70/10,023.76 = 2,301.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,686.70x = 10,023.76 × 2,301.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,686.70x = 23,065,573.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,065,573.90/6,686.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.47

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