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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,613.83, 9,921.69 and 2,229.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,613.83, 9,921.69 and 2,229.78 is: 3,344.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,613.83 : 9,921.69 = 2,229.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,613.83/9,921.69 = 2,229.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,613.83x = 9,921.69 × 2,229.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,613.83x = 22,123,185.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,123,185.93/6,613.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.99

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