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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,659.22, 9,993.29 and 2,763.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,659.22, 9,993.29 and 2,763.63 is: 4,147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,659.22 : 9,993.29 = 2,763.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,659.22/9,993.29 = 2,763.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,659.22x = 9,993.29 × 2,763.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,659.22x = 27,617,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,617,742.22/6,659.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.29

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