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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.70, 9,968.40 and 2,262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.70, 9,968.40 and 2,262.60 is: 3,394.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.70 : 9,968.40 = 2,262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.70/9,968.40 = 2,262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.70x = 9,968.40 × 2,262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.70x = 22,554,501.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,554,501.84/6,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.36

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