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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.35, 9,996.80 and 2,284.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.35, 9,996.80 and 2,284.82 is: 3,427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.35 : 9,996.80 = 2,284.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.35/9,996.80 = 2,284.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.35x = 9,996.80 × 2,284.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.35x = 22,840,827.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,840,827.17/6,664.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.32

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