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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,638.98, 9,959.38 and 2,255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,638.98, 9,959.38 and 2,255.26 is: 3,383.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,638.98 : 9,959.38 = 2,255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,638.98/9,959.38 = 2,255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,638.98x = 9,959.38 × 2,255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,638.98x = 22,460,991.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,460,991.34/6,638.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.20

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