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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.14, 10,008.94 and 2,230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.14, 10,008.94 and 2,230.82 is: 3,345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.14 : 10,008.94 = 2,230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.14/10,008.94 = 2,230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.14x = 10,008.94 × 2,230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.14x = 22,328,143.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,328,143.53/6,674.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.47

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