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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,605.40, 9,909.40 and 2,445.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,605.40, 9,909.40 and 2,445.45 is: 3,668.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,605.40 : 9,909.40 = 2,445.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,605.40/9,909.40 = 2,445.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,605.40x = 9,909.40 × 2,445.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,605.40x = 24,232,880.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,232,880.46/6,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.65

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