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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,649.56, 9,972.40 and 2,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,649.56, 9,972.40 and 2,266 is: 3,398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,649.56 : 9,972.40 = 2,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,649.56/9,972.40 = 2,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,649.56x = 9,972.40 × 2,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,649.56x = 22,597,458.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,597,458.40/6,649.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.34

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