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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.41, 9,975.89 and 2,208.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.41, 9,975.89 and 2,208.47 is: 3,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.41 : 9,975.89 = 2,208.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.41/9,975.89 = 2,208.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.41x = 9,975.89 × 2,208.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.41x = 22,031,453.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,031,453.79/6,650.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.80

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