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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.13, 9,980.48 and 2,272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.13, 9,980.48 and 2,272.66 is: 3,409.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.13 : 9,980.48 = 2,272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.13/9,980.48 = 2,272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.13x = 9,980.48 × 2,272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.13x = 22,682,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,682,274.55/6,652.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.78

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