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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,615.47, 9,924.35 and 2,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,615.47, 9,924.35 and 2,232.96 is: 3,349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,615.47 : 9,924.35 = 2,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,615.47/9,924.35 = 2,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,615.47x = 9,924.35 × 2,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,615.47x = 22,160,676.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,160,676.58/6,615.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.83

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