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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.48, 9,992.49 and 2,277.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.48, 9,992.49 and 2,277.93 is: 3,417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.48 : 9,992.49 = 2,277.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.48/9,992.49 = 2,277.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.48x = 9,992.49 × 2,277.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.48x = 22,762,192.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,762,192.75/6,660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.50

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