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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,611.87, 9,917.86 and 2,229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,611.87, 9,917.86 and 2,229.31 is: 3,343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,611.87 : 9,917.86 = 2,229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,611.87/9,917.86 = 2,229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,611.87x = 9,917.86 × 2,229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,611.87x = 22,109,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,109,984.48/6,611.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.98

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