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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.67, 9,912.53 and 2,224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.67, 9,912.53 and 2,224.78 is: 3,337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.67 : 9,912.53 = 2,224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.67/9,912.53 = 2,224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.67x = 9,912.53 × 2,224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.67x = 22,053,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,053,198.49/6,607.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.52

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