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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.14, 10,010.44 and 2,231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.14, 10,010.44 and 2,231.82 is: 3,346.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.14 : 10,010.44 = 2,231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.14/10,010.44 = 2,231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.14x = 10,010.44 × 2,231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.14x = 22,341,500.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,341,500.20/6,675.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.97

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