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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,615.95, 9,923.96 and 2,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,615.95, 9,923.96 and 2,233.44 is: 3,350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,615.95 : 9,923.96 = 2,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,615.95/9,923.96 = 2,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,615.95x = 9,923.96 × 2,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,615.95x = 22,164,569.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,164,569.22/6,615.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.17

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