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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,706.83, 10,059.93 and 2,264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,706.83, 10,059.93 and 2,264.21 is: 3,396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,706.83 : 10,059.93 = 2,264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,706.83/10,059.93 = 2,264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,706.83x = 10,059.93 × 2,264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,706.83x = 22,777,743.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,777,743.81/6,706.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.20

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