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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,623.72, 9,935.57 and 2,238.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,623.72, 9,935.57 and 2,238.78 is: 3,358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,623.72 : 9,935.57 = 2,238.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,623.72/9,935.57 = 2,238.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,623.72x = 9,935.57 × 2,238.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,623.72x = 22,243,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,243,561.00/6,623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.17

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