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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,617.70, 9,924.80 and 2,234.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,617.70, 9,924.80 and 2,234.25 is: 3,350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,617.70 : 9,924.80 = 2,234.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,617.70/9,924.80 = 2,234.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,617.70x = 9,924.80 × 2,234.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,617.70x = 22,174,473.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174,473.23/6,617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.78

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