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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,658.59, 9,989.91 and 2,276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,658.59, 9,989.91 and 2,276.04 is: 3,414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,658.59 : 9,989.91 = 2,276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,658.59/9,989.91 = 2,276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,658.59x = 9,989.91 × 2,276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,658.59x = 22,737,434.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,737,434.76/6,658.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.75

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