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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,620.98, 9,931.74 and 2,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,620.98, 9,931.74 and 2,238.88 is: 3,358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,620.98 : 9,931.74 = 2,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,620.98/9,931.74 = 2,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,620.98x = 9,931.74 × 2,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,620.98x = 22,235,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,235,974.05/6,620.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.41

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