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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,688.51, 10,029.35 and 2,244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,688.51, 10,029.35 and 2,244.65 is: 3,365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,688.51 : 10,029.35 = 2,244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,688.51/10,029.35 = 2,244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,688.51x = 10,029.35 × 2,244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,688.51x = 22,512,335.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,512,335.94/6,688.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.82

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