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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625.62, 9,935 and 2,241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625.62, 9,935 and 2,241.50 is: 3,361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.62 : 9,935 = 2,241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.62/9,935 = 2,241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.62x = 9,935 × 2,241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.62x = 22,269,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,269,302.50/6,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.09

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