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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.29, 9,983.98 and 2,278.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.29, 9,983.98 and 2,278.35 is: 3,413.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.29 : 9,983.98 = 2,278.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.29/9,983.98 = 2,278.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.29x = 9,983.98 × 2,278.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.29x = 22,747,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,747,003.68/6,663.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.78

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