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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.72, 10,008.94 and 2,228.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.72, 10,008.94 and 2,228.86 is: 3,343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.72 : 10,008.94 = 2,228.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.72/10,008.94 = 2,228.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.72x = 10,008.94 × 2,228.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.72x = 22,308,536.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,308,536.36/6,671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.75

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