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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,688.40, 10,032.60 and 2,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,688.40, 10,032.60 and 2,795.60 is: 4,193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,688.40 : 10,032.60 = 2,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,688.40/10,032.60 = 2,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,688.40x = 10,032.60 × 2,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,688.40x = 28,047,136.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,047,136.56/6,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.40

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