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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,609.63, 9,908.22 and 2,224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,609.63, 9,908.22 and 2,224.02 is: 3,333.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,609.63 : 9,908.22 = 2,224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,609.63/9,908.22 = 2,224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,609.63x = 9,908.22 × 2,224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,609.63x = 22,036,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,036,124.94/6,609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.94

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