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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.08, 9,994.79 and 2,280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.08, 9,994.79 and 2,280.51 is: 3,420.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.08 : 9,994.79 = 2,280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.08/9,994.79 = 2,280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.08x = 9,994.79 × 2,280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.08x = 22,793,207.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793,207.14/6,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.82

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