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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,615.52, 9,924.77 and 2,232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,615.52, 9,924.77 and 2,232.86 is: 3,349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,615.52 : 9,924.77 = 2,232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,615.52/9,924.77 = 2,232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,615.52x = 9,924.77 × 2,232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,615.52x = 22,160,577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,160,577.90/6,615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.79

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