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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.60, 9,911.40 and 2,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.60, 9,911.40 and 2,225.20 is: 3,337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.60 : 9,911.40 = 2,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.60/9,911.40 = 2,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.60x = 9,911.40 × 2,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.60x = 22,054,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,054,847.28/6,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.80

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