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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,662.48, 9,998.16 and 2,766.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,662.48, 9,998.16 and 2,766.89 is: 4,152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,662.48 : 9,998.16 = 2,766.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,662.48/9,998.16 = 2,766.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,662.48x = 9,998.16 × 2,766.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,662.48x = 27,663,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,663,758.93/6,662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.17

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