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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,614.13, 9,917.74 and 2,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,614.13, 9,917.74 and 2,230 is: 3,343.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,614.13 : 9,917.74 = 2,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,614.13/9,917.74 = 2,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,614.13x = 9,917.74 × 2,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,614.13x = 22,116,560.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,116,560.20/6,614.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.84

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