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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,626.51, 9,940.73 and 2,242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,626.51, 9,940.73 and 2,242.49 is: 3,364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,626.51 : 9,940.73 = 2,242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,626.51/9,940.73 = 2,242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,626.51x = 9,940.73 × 2,242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,626.51x = 22,291,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,291,987.62/6,626.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.06

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