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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.32, 10,014.92 and 2,232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.32, 10,014.92 and 2,232.24 is: 3,348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.32 : 10,014.92 = 2,232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.32/10,014.92 = 2,232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.32x = 10,014.92 × 2,232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.32x = 22,355,705.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,355,705.02/6,676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.51

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