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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.88, 9,955.36 and 2,253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.88, 9,955.36 and 2,253.34 is: 3,380.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.88 : 9,955.36 = 2,253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.88/9,955.36 = 2,253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.88x = 9,955.36 × 2,253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.88x = 22,432,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,432,860.50/6,635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.54

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