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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,657.46, 9,987.38 and 2,273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,657.46, 9,987.38 and 2,273.89 is: 3,411.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,657.46 : 9,987.38 = 2,273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,657.46/9,987.38 = 2,273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,657.46x = 9,987.38 × 2,273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,657.46x = 22,710,203.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,710,203.51/6,657.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.24

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