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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.06, 10,001.73 and 2,226.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.06, 10,001.73 and 2,226.15 is: 3,338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.06 : 10,001.73 = 2,226.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.06/10,001.73 = 2,226.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.06x = 10,001.73 × 2,226.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.06x = 22,265,351.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,265,351.24/6,670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.10

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