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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,643.76, 9,967.16 and 2,261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,643.76, 9,967.16 and 2,261.12 is: 3,392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,643.76 : 9,967.16 = 2,261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,643.76/9,967.16 = 2,261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,643.76x = 9,967.16 × 2,261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,643.76x = 22,536,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,536,944.82/6,643.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.20

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