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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.48, 10,005.12 and 2,287.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.48, 10,005.12 and 2,287.89 is: 3,431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.48 : 10,005.12 = 2,287.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.48/10,005.12 = 2,287.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.48x = 10,005.12 × 2,287.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.48x = 22,890,614.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,890,614.00/6,671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.12

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