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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,636.13, 9,955.41 and 2,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,636.13, 9,955.41 and 2,253.36 is: 3,380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,636.13 : 9,955.41 = 2,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,636.13/9,955.41 = 2,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,636.13x = 9,955.41 × 2,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,636.13x = 22,433,122.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,433,122.68/6,636.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.45

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