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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.87, 9,973.55 and 2,268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.87, 9,973.55 and 2,268.68 is: 3,402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.87 : 9,973.55 = 2,268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.87/9,973.55 = 2,268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.87x = 9,973.55 × 2,268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.87x = 22,626,749.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,626,749.22/6,650.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.08

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