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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.10, 9,974.88 and 2,265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.10, 9,974.88 and 2,265.03 is: 3,397.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.10 : 9,974.88 = 2,265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.10/9,974.88 = 2,265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.10x = 9,974.88 × 2,265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.10x = 22,593,402.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,593,402.45/6,650.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.45

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