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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.25, 9,996.92 and 2,715.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.25, 9,996.92 and 2,715.77 is: 4,073.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.25 : 9,996.92 = 2,715.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.25/9,996.92 = 2,715.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.25x = 9,996.92 × 2,715.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.25x = 27,149,335.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,149,335.43/6,664.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.88

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