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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.14, 9,994.24 and 2,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.14, 9,994.24 and 2,285.20 is: 3,424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.14 : 9,994.24 = 2,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.14/9,994.24 = 2,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.14x = 9,994.24 × 2,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.14x = 22,838,837.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,838,837.25/6,670.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.04

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