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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,617.95, 9,926.96 and 2,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,617.95, 9,926.96 and 2,235.44 is: 3,353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,617.95 : 9,926.96 = 2,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,617.95/9,926.96 = 2,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,617.95x = 9,926.96 × 2,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,617.95x = 22,191,137.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,191,137.10/6,617.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.18

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