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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,621.53, 9,932.29 and 2,239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,621.53, 9,932.29 and 2,239.32 is: 3,358.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,621.53 : 9,932.29 = 2,239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,621.53/9,932.29 = 2,239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,621.53x = 9,932.29 × 2,239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,621.53x = 22,241,570.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,241,570.04/6,621.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.98

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