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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.90, 9,995.76 and 2,765.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.90, 9,995.76 and 2,765.31 is: 4,149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.90 : 9,995.76 = 2,765.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.90/9,995.76 = 2,765.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.90x = 9,995.76 × 2,765.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.90x = 27,641,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,641,375.09/6,660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.80

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