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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.62, 9,979.26 and 2,269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.62, 9,979.26 and 2,269.42 is: 3,404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.62 : 9,979.26 = 2,269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.62/9,979.26 = 2,269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.62x = 9,979.26 × 2,269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.62x = 22,647,132.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,647,132.23/6,651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.75

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