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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,655.98, 9,985.74 and 2,273.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,655.98, 9,985.74 and 2,273.43 is: 3,410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,655.98 : 9,985.74 = 2,273.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,655.98/9,985.74 = 2,273.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,655.98x = 9,985.74 × 2,273.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,655.98x = 22,701,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,701,880.89/6,655.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.75

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