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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.63, 9,912.97 and 2,224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.63, 9,912.97 and 2,224.98 is: 3,337.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.63 : 9,912.97 = 2,224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.63/9,912.97 = 2,224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.63x = 9,912.97 × 2,224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.63x = 22,056,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,056,159.99/6,607.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.98

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