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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,605.96, 9,908.94 and 2,223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,605.96, 9,908.94 and 2,223.42 is: 3,335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,605.96 : 9,908.94 = 2,223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,605.96/9,908.94 = 2,223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,605.96x = 9,908.94 × 2,223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,605.96x = 22,031,735.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,031,735.37/6,605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.13

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