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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,673.02, 10,009.83 and 2,231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,673.02, 10,009.83 and 2,231.06 is: 3,346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,673.02 : 10,009.83 = 2,231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,673.02/10,009.83 = 2,231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,673.02x = 10,009.83 × 2,231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,673.02x = 22,332,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,332,531.32/6,673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.69

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