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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.40, 9,995.51 and 2,283.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.40, 9,995.51 and 2,283.93 is: 3,426.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.40 : 9,995.51 = 2,283.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.40/9,995.51 = 2,283.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.40x = 9,995.51 × 2,283.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.40x = 22,829,050.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,829,050.86/6,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.04

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