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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.77, 9,991.16 and 2,278.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.77, 9,991.16 and 2,278.27 is: 3,417.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.77 : 9,991.16 = 2,278.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.77/9,991.16 = 2,278.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.77x = 9,991.16 × 2,278.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.77x = 22,762,560.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,762,560.09/6,660.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.41

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