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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.42, 9,941.94 and 2,245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.42, 9,941.94 and 2,245.32 is: 3,368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.42 : 9,941.94 = 2,245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.42/9,941.94 = 2,245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.42x = 9,941.94 × 2,245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.42x = 22,322,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,322,836.72/6,627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.25

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