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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,687.36, 10,034.28 and 2,305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,687.36, 10,034.28 and 2,305.26 is: 3,459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,687.36 : 10,034.28 = 2,305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,687.36/10,034.28 = 2,305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,687.36x = 10,034.28 × 2,305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,687.36x = 23,131,624.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,131,624.31/6,687.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.01

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