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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,615.29, 9,924.38 and 2,232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,615.29, 9,924.38 and 2,232.62 is: 3,349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,615.29 : 9,924.38 = 2,232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,615.29/9,924.38 = 2,232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,615.29x = 9,924.38 × 2,232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,615.29x = 22,157,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157,308.49/6,615.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.41

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