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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.46, 10,012.03 and 2,232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.46, 10,012.03 and 2,232.81 is: 3,348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.46 : 10,012.03 = 2,232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.46/10,012.03 = 2,232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.46x = 10,012.03 × 2,232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.46x = 22,354,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,354,955.12/6,675.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.83

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