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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,700.66, 10,051.90 and 2,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,700.66, 10,051.90 and 2,316.94 is: 3,475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,700.66 : 10,051.90 = 2,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,700.66/10,051.90 = 2,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,700.66x = 10,051.90 × 2,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,700.66x = 23,289,618.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,289,618.26/6,700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.72

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