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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.34, 10,009.92 and 2,288.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.34, 10,009.92 and 2,288.62 is: 3,433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.34 : 10,009.92 = 2,288.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.34/10,009.92 = 2,288.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.34x = 10,009.92 × 2,288.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.34x = 22,908,903.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,908,903.11/6,672.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.41

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