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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,657.49, 9,986.24 and 2,274.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,657.49, 9,986.24 and 2,274.99 is: 3,412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,657.49 : 9,986.24 = 2,274.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,657.49/9,986.24 = 2,274.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,657.49x = 9,986.24 × 2,274.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,657.49x = 22,718,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,718,534.83/6,657.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.48

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