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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.55, 9,935.37 and 2,241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.55, 9,935.37 and 2,241.09 is: 3,361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.55 : 9,935.37 = 2,241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.55/9,935.37 = 2,241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.55x = 9,935.37 × 2,241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.55x = 22,266,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,266,058.35/6,623.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.65

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