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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.68, 9,911.53 and 2,228.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.68, 9,911.53 and 2,228.21 is: 3,342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.68 : 9,911.53 = 2,228.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.68/9,911.53 = 2,228.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.68x = 9,911.53 × 2,228.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.68x = 22,084,970.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,084,970.26/6,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.32

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