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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.92, 9,980.43 and 2,275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.92, 9,980.43 and 2,275.98 is: 3,410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.92 : 9,980.43 = 2,275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.92/9,980.43 = 2,275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.92x = 9,980.43 × 2,275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.92x = 22,715,259.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,715,259.07/6,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.23

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