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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,612.73, 9,920 and 2,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,612.73, 9,920 and 2,231.44 is: 3,347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,612.73 : 9,920 = 2,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,612.73/9,920 = 2,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,612.73x = 9,920 × 2,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,612.73x = 22,135,884.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135,884.80/6,612.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.47

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