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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.20, 9,909.72 and 2,449.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.20, 9,909.72 and 2,449.14 is: 3,673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.20 : 9,909.72 = 2,449.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.20/9,909.72 = 2,449.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.20x = 9,909.72 × 2,449.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.20x = 24,270,291.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,270,291.64/6,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.31

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