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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.35, 10,006.32 and 2,229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.35, 10,006.32 and 2,229.02 is: 3,342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.35 : 10,006.32 = 2,229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.35/10,006.32 = 2,229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.35x = 10,006.32 × 2,229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.35x = 22,304,287.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,304,287.41/6,672.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.79

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