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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,661.13, 9,991.83 and 2,283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,661.13, 9,991.83 and 2,283.62 is: 3,425.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,661.13 : 9,991.83 = 2,283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,661.13/9,991.83 = 2,283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,661.13x = 9,991.83 × 2,283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,661.13x = 22,817,542.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,817,542.82/6,661.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.48

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