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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.90, 9,990.41 and 2,277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.90, 9,990.41 and 2,277.72 is: 3,416.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.90 : 9,990.41 = 2,277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.90/9,990.41 = 2,277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.90x = 9,990.41 × 2,277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.90x = 22,755,345.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,755,345.28/6,660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.26

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