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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.81, 9,978.62 and 2,268.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.81, 9,978.62 and 2,268.09 is: 3,402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.81 : 9,978.62 = 2,268.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.81/9,978.62 = 2,268.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.81x = 9,978.62 × 2,268.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.81x = 22,632,396.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,396.90/6,651.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.44

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