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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.62, 9,980.49 and 2,270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.62, 9,980.49 and 2,270.09 is: 3,405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.62 : 9,980.49 = 2,270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.62/9,980.49 = 2,270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.62x = 9,980.49 × 2,270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.62x = 22,656,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,656,610.54/6,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.67

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