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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,661.98, 9,994.74 and 2,279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,661.98, 9,994.74 and 2,279.44 is: 3,419.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,661.98 : 9,994.74 = 2,279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,661.98/9,994.74 = 2,279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,661.98x = 9,994.74 × 2,279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,661.98x = 22,782,410.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,782,410.15/6,661.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.77

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