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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,642.23, 9,964.26 and 2,258.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,642.23, 9,964.26 and 2,258.51 is: 3,388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,642.23 : 9,964.26 = 2,258.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,642.23/9,964.26 = 2,258.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,642.23x = 9,964.26 × 2,258.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,642.23x = 22,504,380.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,504,380.85/6,642.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.08

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