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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,688.32, 10,033.60 and 2,305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,688.32, 10,033.60 and 2,305.92 is: 3,459.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,688.32 : 10,033.60 = 2,305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,688.32/10,033.60 = 2,305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,688.32x = 10,033.60 × 2,305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,688.32x = 23,136,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,136,678.91/6,688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.27

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