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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,622.32, 9,934.76 and 2,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,622.32, 9,934.76 and 2,518 is: 3,777.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,622.32 : 9,934.76 = 2,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,622.32/9,934.76 = 2,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,622.32x = 9,934.76 × 2,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,622.32x = 25,015,725.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,015,725.68/6,622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.49

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