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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.23, 9,996.04 and 2,221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.23, 9,996.04 and 2,221.58 is: 3,332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.23 : 9,996.04 = 2,221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.23/9,996.04 = 2,221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.23x = 9,996.04 × 2,221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.23x = 22,207,030.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,207,030.31/6,664.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.27

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