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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,687.27, 10,032.66 and 2,305.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,687.27, 10,032.66 and 2,305.05 is: 3,458.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,687.27 : 10,032.66 = 2,305.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,687.27/10,032.66 = 2,305.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,687.27x = 10,032.66 × 2,305.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,687.27x = 23,125,782.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,125,782.93/6,687.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.18

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