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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,604.40, 9,905.52 and 2,221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,604.40, 9,905.52 and 2,221.40 is: 3,331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,604.40 : 9,905.52 = 2,221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,604.40/9,905.52 = 2,221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,604.40x = 9,905.52 × 2,221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,604.40x = 22,004,122.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,004,122.13/6,604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.74

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