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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,611.68, 9,916.83 and 2,229.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,611.68, 9,916.83 and 2,229.17 is: 3,343.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,611.68 : 9,916.83 = 2,229.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,611.68/9,916.83 = 2,229.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,611.68x = 9,916.83 × 2,229.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,611.68x = 22,106,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,106,299.93/6,611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.52

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