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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,658.70, 9,989.40 and 2,276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,658.70, 9,989.40 and 2,276.60 is: 3,415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,658.70 : 9,989.40 = 2,276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,658.70/9,989.40 = 2,276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,658.70x = 9,989.40 × 2,276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,658.70x = 22,741,868.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741,868.04/6,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.36

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