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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,639.98, 9,960.87 and 2,256.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,639.98, 9,960.87 and 2,256.26 is: 3,384.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,639.98 : 9,960.87 = 2,256.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,639.98/9,960.87 = 2,256.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,639.98x = 9,960.87 × 2,256.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,639.98x = 22,474,312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,474,312.55/6,639.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.70

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