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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.26, 9,934.23 and 2,240.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.26, 9,934.23 and 2,240.65 is: 3,360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.26 : 9,934.23 = 2,240.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.26/9,934.23 = 2,240.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.26x = 9,934.23 × 2,240.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.26x = 22,259,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,259,132.45/6,623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.75

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