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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.66, 9,990.02 and 2,277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.66, 9,990.02 and 2,277.48 is: 3,415.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.66 : 9,990.02 = 2,277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.66/9,990.02 = 2,277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.66x = 9,990.02 × 2,277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.66x = 22,752,070.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,752,070.75/6,660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.89

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