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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.49, 10,005.34 and 2,228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.49, 10,005.34 and 2,228.56 is: 3,341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.49 : 10,005.34 = 2,228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.49/10,005.34 = 2,228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.49x = 10,005.34 × 2,228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.49x = 22,297,469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,297,469.93/6,672.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.70

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