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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,662.93, 9,993.92 and 2,280.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,662.93, 9,993.92 and 2,280.29 is: 3,420.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,662.93 : 9,993.92 = 2,280.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,662.93/9,993.92 = 2,280.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,662.93x = 9,993.92 × 2,280.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,662.93x = 22,788,974.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,788,974.47/6,662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.27

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