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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.28, 9,998.03 and 2,281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.28, 9,998.03 and 2,281.91 is: 3,423.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.28 : 9,998.03 = 2,281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.28/9,998.03 = 2,281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.28x = 9,998.03 × 2,281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.28x = 22,814,543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,814,543.24/6,664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.41

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