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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,604.57, 9,905.64 and 2,221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,604.57, 9,905.64 and 2,221.93 is: 3,332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,604.57 : 9,905.64 = 2,221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,604.57/9,905.64 = 2,221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,604.57x = 9,905.64 × 2,221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,604.57x = 22,009,638.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,009,638.69/6,604.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.49

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