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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.16, 9,963.42 and 2,261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.16, 9,963.42 and 2,261.94 is: 3,391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.16 : 9,963.42 = 2,261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.16/9,963.42 = 2,261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.16x = 9,963.42 × 2,261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.16x = 22,536,658.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,536,658.23/6,644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.95

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