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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,662.59, 9,993.89 and 2,281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,662.59, 9,993.89 and 2,281.30 is: 3,421.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,662.59 : 9,993.89 = 2,281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,662.59/9,993.89 = 2,281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,662.59x = 9,993.89 × 2,281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,662.59x = 22,799,061.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799,061.26/6,662.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.95

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