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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,655.94, 9,985.48 and 2,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,655.94, 9,985.48 and 2,273.44 is: 3,410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,655.94 : 9,985.48 = 2,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,655.94/9,985.48 = 2,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,655.94x = 9,985.48 × 2,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,655.94x = 22,701,389.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,701,389.65/6,655.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.70

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