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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.19, 9,996.33 and 2,281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.19, 9,996.33 and 2,281.68 is: 3,422.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.19 : 9,996.33 = 2,281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.19/9,996.33 = 2,281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.19x = 9,996.33 × 2,281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.19x = 22,808,426.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,808,426.23/6,664.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.54

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