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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,640.47, 9,962.73 and 2,258.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,640.47, 9,962.73 and 2,258.37 is: 3,388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,640.47 : 9,962.73 = 2,258.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,640.47/9,962.73 = 2,258.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,640.47x = 9,962.73 × 2,258.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,640.47x = 22,499,530.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,499,530.55/6,640.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.24

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