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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,604.34, 9,905.99 and 2,442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,604.34, 9,905.99 and 2,442.40 is: 3,663.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,604.34 : 9,905.99 = 2,442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,604.34/9,905.99 = 2,442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,604.34x = 9,905.99 × 2,442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,604.34x = 24,194,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,194,353.00/6,604.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.40

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