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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.60, 9,975.85 and 2,268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.60, 9,975.85 and 2,268.27 is: 3,401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.60 : 9,975.85 = 2,268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.60/9,975.85 = 2,268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.60x = 9,975.85 × 2,268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.60x = 22,627,921.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627,921.28/6,652.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.37

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