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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,688.68, 10,034.38 and 2,305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,688.68, 10,034.38 and 2,305.56 is: 3,458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,688.68 : 10,034.38 = 2,305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,688.68/10,034.38 = 2,305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,688.68x = 10,034.38 × 2,305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,688.68x = 23,134,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,134,905.66/6,688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.82

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