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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.38, 9,977.58 and 2,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.38, 9,977.58 and 2,268.88 is: 3,403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.38 : 9,977.58 = 2,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.38/9,977.58 = 2,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.38x = 9,977.58 × 2,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.38x = 22,637,906.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,637,906.77/6,651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.49

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