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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.23, 9,977.39 and 2,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.23, 9,977.39 and 2,267.68 is: 3,402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.23 : 9,977.39 = 2,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.23/9,977.39 = 2,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.23x = 9,977.39 × 2,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.23x = 22,625,563.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,625,563.97/6,650.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.22

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