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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,661.06, 9,997.36 and 2,714.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,661.06, 9,997.36 and 2,714.45 is: 4,074.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,661.06 : 9,997.36 = 2,714.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,661.06/9,997.36 = 2,714.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,661.06x = 9,997.36 × 2,714.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,661.06x = 27,137,277.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,137,277.08/6,661.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.02

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