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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,661.54, 9,992.77 and 2,282.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,661.54, 9,992.77 and 2,282.07 is: 3,423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,661.54 : 9,992.77 = 2,282.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,661.54/9,992.77 = 2,282.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,661.54x = 9,992.77 × 2,282.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,661.54x = 22,804,232.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,804,232.40/6,661.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.27

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