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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.96, 10,010.40 and 2,229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.96, 10,010.40 and 2,229.12 is: 3,344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.96 : 10,010.40 = 2,229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.96/10,010.40 = 2,229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.96x = 10,010.40 × 2,229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.96x = 22,314,382.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,382.85/6,672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.00

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