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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,639.39, 9,958.77 and 2,256.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,639.39, 9,958.77 and 2,256.93 is: 3,385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,639.39 : 9,958.77 = 2,256.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,639.39/9,958.77 = 2,256.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,639.39x = 9,958.77 × 2,256.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,639.39x = 22,476,246.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,476,246.78/6,639.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.29

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