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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,614.31, 9,921.26 and 2,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,614.31, 9,921.26 and 2,231.40 is: 3,347.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,614.31 : 9,921.26 = 2,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,614.31/9,921.26 = 2,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,614.31x = 9,921.26 × 2,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,614.31x = 22,138,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,138,251.20/6,614.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.03

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