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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,619.74, 9,928.98 and 2,237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,619.74, 9,928.98 and 2,237.23 is: 3,355.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,619.74 : 9,928.98 = 2,237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,619.74/9,928.98 = 2,237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,619.74x = 9,928.98 × 2,237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,619.74x = 22,213,411.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,213,411.93/6,619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.63

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