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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,605.56, 9,909.26 and 2,224.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,605.56, 9,909.26 and 2,224.27 is: 3,336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,605.56 : 9,909.26 = 2,224.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,605.56/9,909.26 = 2,224.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,605.56x = 9,909.26 × 2,224.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,605.56x = 22,040,879.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,040,879.35/6,605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.72

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