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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,646.26, 9,970.40 and 2,262.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,646.26, 9,970.40 and 2,262.69 is: 3,394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,646.26 : 9,970.40 = 2,262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,646.26/9,970.40 = 2,262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,646.26x = 9,970.40 × 2,262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,646.26x = 22,559,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,559,924.38/6,646.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.38

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