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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,688.62, 10,031.97 and 2,305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,688.62, 10,031.97 and 2,305.26 is: 3,457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,688.62 : 10,031.97 = 2,305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,688.62/10,031.97 = 2,305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,688.62x = 10,031.97 × 2,305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,688.62x = 23,126,299.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,126,299.16/6,688.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.56

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