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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.68, 9,934.92 and 2,241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.68, 9,934.92 and 2,241.18 is: 3,361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.68 : 9,934.92 = 2,241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.68/9,934.92 = 2,241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.68x = 9,934.92 × 2,241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.68x = 22,265,944.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,265,944.01/6,623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.57

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