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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.60, 9,972.85 and 2,266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.60, 9,972.85 and 2,266.27 is: 3,398.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.60 : 9,972.85 = 2,266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.60/9,972.85 = 2,266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.60x = 9,972.85 × 2,266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.60x = 22,601,170.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,601,170.77/6,650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.37

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