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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,611.67, 9,917.20 and 2,229.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,611.67, 9,917.20 and 2,229.10 is: 3,343.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,611.67 : 9,917.20 = 2,229.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,611.67/9,917.20 = 2,229.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,611.67x = 9,917.20 × 2,229.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,611.67x = 22,106,430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,106,430.52/6,611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.55

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