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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.32, 10,011.84 and 2,232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.32, 10,011.84 and 2,232.58 is: 3,348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.32 : 10,011.84 = 2,232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.32/10,011.84 = 2,232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.32x = 10,011.84 × 2,232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.32x = 22,352,233.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,352,233.75/6,675.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.49

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