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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,614.61, 9,922.72 and 2,917.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,614.61, 9,922.72 and 2,917.77 is: 4,377.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,614.61 : 9,922.72 = 2,917.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,614.61/9,922.72 = 2,917.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,614.61x = 9,922.72 × 2,917.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,614.61x = 28,952,175.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,952,175.70/6,614.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,377.01

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