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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.78, 9,991.80 and 2,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.78, 9,991.80 and 2,279.40 is: 3,419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.78 : 9,991.80 = 2,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.78/9,991.80 = 2,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.78x = 9,991.80 × 2,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.78x = 22,775,308.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,775,308.92/6,660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.32

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