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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.78, 10,010.88 and 2,231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.78, 10,010.88 and 2,231.15 is: 3,347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.78 : 10,010.88 = 2,231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.78/10,010.88 = 2,231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.78x = 10,010.88 × 2,231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.78x = 22,335,724.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,335,724.86/6,672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.29

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