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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,626.41, 9,940.84 and 2,184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,626.41, 9,940.84 and 2,184.34 is: 3,276.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,626.41 : 9,940.84 = 2,184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,626.41/9,940.84 = 2,184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,626.41x = 9,940.84 × 2,184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,626.41x = 21,714,162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,714,162.77/6,626.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.91

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