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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,366.62, 9,546.84 and 2,205.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,366.62, 9,546.84 and 2,205.15 is: 3,306.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,366.62 : 9,546.84 = 2,205.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,366.62/9,546.84 = 2,205.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,366.62x = 9,546.84 × 2,205.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,366.62x = 21,052,214.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,052,214.23/6,366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.66

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