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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.38, 9,990.12 and 2,277.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.38, 9,990.12 and 2,277.74 is: 3,416.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.38 : 9,990.12 = 2,277.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.38/9,990.12 = 2,277.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.38x = 9,990.12 × 2,277.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.38x = 22,754,895.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,754,895.93/6,660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.46

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