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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,622.72, 9,936.24 and 3,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,622.72, 9,936.24 and 3,544 is: 5,317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,622.72 : 9,936.24 = 3,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,622.72/9,936.24 = 3,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,622.72x = 9,936.24 × 3,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,622.72x = 35,214,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,214,034.56/6,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,317.16

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