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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.46, 10,009.68 and 2,228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.46, 10,009.68 and 2,228.62 is: 3,343.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.46 : 10,009.68 = 2,228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.46/10,009.68 = 2,228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.46x = 10,009.68 × 2,228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.46x = 22,307,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,307,773.04/6,672.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.26

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