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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.35, 10,004.82 and 2,228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.35, 10,004.82 and 2,228.02 is: 3,341.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.35 : 10,004.82 = 2,228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.35/10,004.82 = 2,228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.35x = 10,004.82 × 2,228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.35x = 22,290,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,290,939.06/6,671.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.29

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