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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,688.09, 10,032.11 and 2,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,688.09, 10,032.11 and 2,008.08 is: 3,012.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,688.09 : 10,032.11 = 2,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,688.09/10,032.11 = 2,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,688.09x = 10,032.11 × 2,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,688.09x = 20,145,269.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,145,269.41/6,688.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.11

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