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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,701.97, 10,055.69 and 2,322.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,701.97, 10,055.69 and 2,322.51 is: 3,484.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,701.97 : 10,055.69 = 2,322.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,701.97/10,055.69 = 2,322.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,701.97x = 10,055.69 × 2,322.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,701.97x = 23,354,440.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,354,440.58/6,701.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.71

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