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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,732.93, 10,097.23 and 2,229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,732.93, 10,097.23 and 2,229.15 is: 3,343.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,732.93 : 10,097.23 = 2,229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,732.93/10,097.23 = 2,229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,732.93x = 10,097.23 × 2,229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,732.93x = 22,508,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,508,240.25/6,732.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.01

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