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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,617.85, 9,926.79 and 2,235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,617.85, 9,926.79 and 2,235.34 is: 3,353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,617.85 : 9,926.79 = 2,235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,617.85/9,926.79 = 2,235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,617.85x = 9,926.79 × 2,235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,617.85x = 22,189,750.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,189,750.76/6,617.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.02

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