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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.15, 9,934.67 and 2,240.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.15, 9,934.67 and 2,240.55 is: 3,360.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.15 : 9,934.67 = 2,240.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.15/9,934.67 = 2,240.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.15x = 9,934.67 × 2,240.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.15x = 22,259,113.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,259,113.67/6,623.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.81

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