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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,639.44, 9,959.99 and 2,258.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,639.44, 9,959.99 and 2,258.15 is: 3,387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,639.44 : 9,959.99 = 2,258.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,639.44/9,959.99 = 2,258.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,639.44x = 9,959.99 × 2,258.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,639.44x = 22,491,090.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,491,090.33/6,639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.50

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