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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,689.16, 10,033.86 and 2,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,689.16, 10,033.86 and 2,072.28 is: 3,108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,689.16 : 10,033.86 = 2,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,689.16/10,033.86 = 2,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,689.16x = 10,033.86 × 2,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,689.16x = 20,792,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,792,967.40/6,689.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.46

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