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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,655.68, 9,983.40 and 2,273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,655.68, 9,983.40 and 2,273.16 is: 3,409.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,655.68 : 9,983.40 = 2,273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,655.68/9,983.40 = 2,273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,655.68x = 9,983.40 × 2,273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,655.68x = 22,693,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,693,865.54/6,655.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.70

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