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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,655.59, 9,984.56 and 2,272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,655.59, 9,984.56 and 2,272.02 is: 3,408.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,655.59 : 9,984.56 = 2,272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,655.59/9,984.56 = 2,272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,655.59x = 9,984.56 × 2,272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,655.59x = 22,685,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,685,108.65/6,655.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.43

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