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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.60, 9,992.70 and 2,278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.60, 9,992.70 and 2,278.80 is: 3,417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.60 : 9,992.70 = 2,278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.60/9,992.70 = 2,278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.60x = 9,992.70 × 2,278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.60x = 22,771,364.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,771,364.76/6,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.28

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