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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,659.70, 9,990.90 and 2,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,659.70, 9,990.90 and 2,277.60 is: 3,416.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,659.70 : 9,990.90 = 2,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,659.70/9,990.90 = 2,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,659.70x = 9,990.90 × 2,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,659.70x = 22,755,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,755,273.84/6,659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.86

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