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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.90, 9,912.93 and 2,224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.90, 9,912.93 and 2,224.36 is: 3,336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.90 : 9,912.93 = 2,224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.90/9,912.93 = 2,224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.90x = 9,912.93 × 2,224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.90x = 22,049,924.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,049,924.97/6,607.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.90

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