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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,639.67, 9,959.51 and 2,260.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,639.67, 9,959.51 and 2,260.27 is: 3,390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,639.67 : 9,959.51 = 2,260.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,639.67/9,959.51 = 2,260.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,639.67x = 9,959.51 × 2,260.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,639.67x = 22,511,170.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,511,170.37/6,639.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.41

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