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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,619.68, 9,931.68 and 2,237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,619.68, 9,931.68 and 2,237.76 is: 3,357.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,619.68 : 9,931.68 = 2,237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,619.68/9,931.68 = 2,237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,619.68x = 9,931.68 × 2,237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,619.68x = 22,224,716.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,224,716.24/6,619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.37

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