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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.38, 10,012.25 and 2,291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.38, 10,012.25 and 2,291.27 is: 3,437.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.38 : 10,012.25 = 2,291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.38/10,012.25 = 2,291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.38x = 10,012.25 × 2,291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.38x = 22,940,768.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,940,768.06/6,674.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.14

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