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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,655.93, 9,983.89 and 2,273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,655.93, 9,983.89 and 2,273.42 is: 3,410.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,655.93 : 9,983.89 = 2,273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,655.93/9,983.89 = 2,273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,655.93x = 9,983.89 × 2,273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,655.93x = 22,697,603.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,697,603.01/6,655.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.13

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