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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,620.71, 9,924.89 and 2,235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,620.71, 9,924.89 and 2,235.10 is: 3,350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,620.71 : 9,924.89 = 2,235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,620.71/9,924.89 = 2,235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,620.71x = 9,924.89 × 2,235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,620.71x = 22,183,121.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,183,121.64/6,620.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.57

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