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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,688.92, 10,032.91 and 2,309.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,688.92, 10,032.91 and 2,309.45 is: 3,464.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,688.92 : 10,032.91 = 2,309.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,688.92/10,032.91 = 2,309.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,688.92x = 10,032.91 × 2,309.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,688.92x = 23,170,523.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,170,523.31/6,688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.02

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