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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.76, 9,956.22 and 2,253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.76, 9,956.22 and 2,253.24 is: 3,380.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.76 : 9,956.22 = 2,253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.76/9,956.22 = 2,253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.76x = 9,956.22 × 2,253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.76x = 22,433,753.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,433,753.15/6,635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.74

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