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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,681.31, 10,014.96 and 2,237.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,681.31, 10,014.96 and 2,237.85 is: 3,354.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,681.31 : 10,014.96 = 2,237.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,681.31/10,014.96 = 2,237.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,681.31x = 10,014.96 × 2,237.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,681.31x = 22,411,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,411,978.24/6,681.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.43

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