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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.48, 9,940.96 and 2,244.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.48, 9,940.96 and 2,244.94 is: 3,367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.48 : 9,940.96 = 2,244.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.48/9,940.96 = 2,244.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.48x = 9,940.96 × 2,244.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.48x = 22,316,818.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,316,818.66/6,627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.32

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