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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,654.42, 9,983.25 and 2,272.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,654.42, 9,983.25 and 2,272.05 is: 3,408.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,654.42 : 9,983.25 = 2,272.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,654.42/9,983.25 = 2,272.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,654.42x = 9,983.25 × 2,272.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,654.42x = 22,682,443.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,682,443.16/6,654.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.63

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