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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,611.42, 9,916.83 and 2,228.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,611.42, 9,916.83 and 2,228.85 is: 3,343.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,611.42 : 9,916.83 = 2,228.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,611.42/9,916.83 = 2,228.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,611.42x = 9,916.83 × 2,228.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,611.42x = 22,103,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,103,126.55/6,611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.17

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