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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,614.68, 9,922.08 and 2,717.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,614.68, 9,922.08 and 2,717.56 is: 4,076.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,614.68 : 9,922.08 = 2,717.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,614.68/9,922.08 = 2,717.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,614.68x = 9,922.08 × 2,717.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,614.68x = 26,963,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,963,847.72/6,614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.36

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