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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.26, 9,931.80 and 2,239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.26, 9,931.80 and 2,239.54 is: 3,358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.26 : 9,931.80 = 2,239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.26/9,931.80 = 2,239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.26x = 9,931.80 × 2,239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.26x = 22,242,663.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,242,663.37/6,623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.27

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