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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,622.67, 9,934.01 and 2,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,622.67, 9,934.01 and 2,462.60 is: 3,693.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,622.67 : 9,934.01 = 2,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,622.67/9,934.01 = 2,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,622.67x = 9,934.01 × 2,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,622.67x = 24,463,449.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,463,449.51/6,622.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.89

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