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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.34, 9,972.45 and 2,266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.34, 9,972.45 and 2,266.62 is: 3,398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.34 : 9,972.45 = 2,266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.34/9,972.45 = 2,266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.34x = 9,972.45 × 2,266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.34x = 22,603,754.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,603,754.62/6,650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.89

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