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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,610.44, 9,916.58 and 2,229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,610.44, 9,916.58 and 2,229.15 is: 3,344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,610.44 : 9,916.58 = 2,229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,610.44/9,916.58 = 2,229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,610.44x = 9,916.58 × 2,229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,610.44x = 22,105,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,105,533.16/6,610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.03

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