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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,627.84, 9,940.68 and 2,245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,627.84, 9,940.68 and 2,245.20 is: 3,367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,627.84 : 9,940.68 = 2,245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,627.84/9,940.68 = 2,245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,627.84x = 9,940.68 × 2,245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,627.84x = 22,318,814.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,318,814.74/6,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.43

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