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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,611.71, 9,917.25 and 2,229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,611.71, 9,917.25 and 2,229.34 is: 3,343.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,611.71 : 9,917.25 = 2,229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,611.71/9,917.25 = 2,229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,611.71x = 9,917.25 × 2,229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,611.71x = 22,108,922.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,108,922.12/6,611.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.90

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