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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,700.41, 10,052.97 and 3,002.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,700.41, 10,052.97 and 3,002.31 is: 4,504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,700.41 : 10,052.97 = 3,002.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,700.41/10,052.97 = 3,002.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,700.41x = 10,052.97 × 3,002.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,700.41x = 30,182,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,182,132.36/6,700.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.52

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