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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.32, 9,936.28 and 2,242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.32, 9,936.28 and 2,242.04 is: 3,363.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.32 : 9,936.28 = 2,242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.32/9,936.28 = 2,242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.32x = 9,936.28 × 2,242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.32x = 22,277,537.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,277,537.21/6,623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.50

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