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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.78, 9,995.64 and 2,046.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.78, 9,995.64 and 2,046.78 is: 3,070.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.78 : 9,995.64 = 2,046.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.78/9,995.64 = 2,046.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.78x = 9,995.64 × 2,046.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.78x = 20,458,876.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,458,876.04/6,663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.16

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