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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.73, 9,995.46 and 2,221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.73, 9,995.46 and 2,221.72 is: 3,332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.73 : 9,995.46 = 2,221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.73/9,995.46 = 2,221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.73x = 9,995.46 × 2,221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.73x = 22,207,113.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,207,113.39/6,663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.53

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