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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,636.83, 9,954.57 and 2,254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,636.83, 9,954.57 and 2,254.22 is: 3,381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,636.83 : 9,954.57 = 2,254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,636.83/9,954.57 = 2,254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,636.83x = 9,954.57 × 2,254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,636.83x = 22,439,790.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,439,790.79/6,636.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.10

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