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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,645.26, 9,968.90 and 2,261.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,645.26, 9,968.90 and 2,261.69 is: 3,392.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,645.26 : 9,968.90 = 2,261.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,645.26/9,968.90 = 2,261.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,645.26x = 9,968.90 × 2,261.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,645.26x = 22,546,572.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,546,572.07/6,645.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.88

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