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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,691.59, 10,036.77 and 2,309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,691.59, 10,036.77 and 2,309.08 is: 3,463.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,691.59 : 10,036.77 = 2,309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,691.59/10,036.77 = 2,309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,691.59x = 10,036.77 × 2,309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,691.59x = 23,175,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,175,704.87/6,691.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.41

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