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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,661.69, 9,993.83 and 2,766.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,661.69, 9,993.83 and 2,766.10 is: 4,149.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,661.69 : 9,993.83 = 2,766.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,661.69/9,993.83 = 2,766.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,661.69x = 9,993.83 × 2,766.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,661.69x = 27,643,928.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,643,928.65/6,661.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.69

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