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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,642.40, 9,963.26 and 2,259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,642.40, 9,963.26 and 2,259.94 is: 3,389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,642.40 : 9,963.26 = 2,259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,642.40/9,963.26 = 2,259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,642.40x = 9,963.26 × 2,259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,642.40x = 22,516,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,516,369.80/6,642.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.79

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