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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,691.91, 10,038.55 and 2,308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,691.91, 10,038.55 and 2,308.34 is: 3,462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,691.91 : 10,038.55 = 2,308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,691.91/10,038.55 = 2,308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,691.91x = 10,038.55 × 2,308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,691.91x = 23,172,381.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,172,381.93/6,691.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.75

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