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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,667.81, 10,002.22 and 2,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,667.81, 10,002.22 and 2,285.24 is: 3,428.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,667.81 : 10,002.22 = 2,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,667.81/10,002.22 = 2,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,667.81x = 10,002.22 × 2,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,667.81x = 22,857,417.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,857,417.51/6,667.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.03

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