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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,606.98, 9,908.85 and 2,224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,606.98, 9,908.85 and 2,224.34 is: 3,335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,606.98 : 9,908.85 = 2,224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,606.98/9,908.85 = 2,224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,606.98x = 9,908.85 × 2,224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,606.98x = 22,040,651.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,040,651.41/6,606.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.96

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