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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,639.73, 9,959.50 and 2,260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,639.73, 9,959.50 and 2,260.24 is: 3,390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,639.73 : 9,959.50 = 2,260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,639.73/9,959.50 = 2,260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,639.73x = 9,959.50 × 2,260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,639.73x = 22,510,860.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,510,860.28/6,639.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.33

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