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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.34, 9,996.45 and 2,714.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.34, 9,996.45 and 2,714.67 is: 4,071.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.34 : 9,996.45 = 2,714.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.34/9,996.45 = 2,714.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.34x = 9,996.45 × 2,714.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.34x = 27,137,019.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,137,019.73/6,664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.98

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