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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,622.68, 9,855.87 and 6,406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,622.68, 9,855.87 and 6,406.68 is: 9,534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,622.68 : 9,855.87 = 6,406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,622.68/9,855.87 = 6,406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,622.68x = 9,855.87 × 6,406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,622.68x = 63,143,405.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,143,405.21/6,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,534.42

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