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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.24, 10,008.81 and 2,292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.24, 10,008.81 and 2,292.77 is: 3,439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.24 : 10,008.81 = 2,292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.24/10,008.81 = 2,292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.24x = 10,008.81 × 2,292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.24x = 22,947,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,947,924.33/6,672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.31

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