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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,682.36, 10,023.90 and 2,238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,682.36, 10,023.90 and 2,238.22 is: 3,357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,682.36 : 10,023.90 = 2,238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,682.36/10,023.90 = 2,238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,682.36x = 10,023.90 × 2,238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,682.36x = 22,435,693.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,435,693.46/6,682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.45

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