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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.44, 9,995.40 and 6,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.44, 9,995.40 and 6,218 is: 9,344.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.44 : 9,995.40 = 6,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.44/9,995.40 = 6,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.44x = 9,995.40 × 6,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.44x = 62,151,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,151,397.20/6,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.05

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