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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.08, 10,009.34 and 2,229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.08, 10,009.34 and 2,229.32 is: 3,344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.08 : 10,009.34 = 2,229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.08/10,009.34 = 2,229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.08x = 10,009.34 × 2,229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.08x = 22,314,035.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,035.73/6,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.39

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