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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,655.59, 9,985.41 and 2,273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,655.59, 9,985.41 and 2,273.04 is: 3,410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,655.59 : 9,985.41 = 2,273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,655.59/9,985.41 = 2,273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,655.59x = 9,985.41 × 2,273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,655.59x = 22,697,236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,697,236.35/6,655.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.25

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