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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.63, 9,997.88 and 2,768.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.63, 9,997.88 and 2,768.34 is: 4,153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.63 : 9,997.88 = 2,768.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.63/9,997.88 = 2,768.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.63x = 9,997.88 × 2,768.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.63x = 27,677,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,677,517.28/6,663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.52

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