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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,638.23, 9,957.25 and 2,258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,638.23, 9,957.25 and 2,258.74 is: 3,388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,638.23 : 9,957.25 = 2,258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,638.23/9,957.25 = 2,258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,638.23x = 9,957.25 × 2,258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,638.23x = 22,490,838.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,490,838.87/6,638.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.08

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