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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,638.22, 9,954.90 and 2,254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,638.22, 9,954.90 and 2,254.50 is: 3,380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,638.22 : 9,954.90 = 2,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,638.22/9,954.90 = 2,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,638.22x = 9,954.90 × 2,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,638.22x = 22,443,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443,322.05/6,638.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.92

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