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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,612.96, 9,918.36 and 2,230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,612.96, 9,918.36 and 2,230.32 is: 3,345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,612.96 : 9,918.36 = 2,230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,612.96/9,918.36 = 2,230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,612.96x = 9,918.36 × 2,230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,612.96x = 22,121,116.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,121,116.68/6,612.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.12

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