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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,700.30, 10,051.44 and 2,316.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,700.30, 10,051.44 and 2,316.58 is: 3,475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,700.30 : 10,051.44 = 2,316.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,700.30/10,051.44 = 2,316.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,700.30x = 10,051.44 × 2,316.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,700.30x = 23,284,964.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,284,964.88/6,700.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.21

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