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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.44, 9,980.10 and 2,269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.44, 9,980.10 and 2,269.98 is: 3,405.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.44 : 9,980.10 = 2,269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.44/9,980.10 = 2,269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.44x = 9,980.10 × 2,269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.44x = 22,654,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,654,627.40/6,652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.46

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