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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,639.41, 9,956.58 and 2,195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,639.41, 9,956.58 and 2,195.73 is: 3,292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,639.41 : 9,956.58 = 2,195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,639.41/9,956.58 = 2,195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,639.41x = 9,956.58 × 2,195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,639.41x = 21,861,996.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,861,996.61/6,639.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.76

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