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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,618.77, 9,928.44 and 2,236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,618.77, 9,928.44 and 2,236.26 is: 3,354.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,618.77 : 9,928.44 = 2,236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,618.77/9,928.44 = 2,236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,618.77x = 9,928.44 × 2,236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,618.77x = 22,202,573.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202,573.23/6,618.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.49

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