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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.36, 9,989.73 and 2,277.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.36, 9,989.73 and 2,277.45 is: 3,415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.36 : 9,989.73 = 2,277.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.36/9,989.73 = 2,277.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.36x = 9,989.73 × 2,277.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.36x = 22,751,110.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,751,110.59/6,660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.90

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