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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.46, 9,997.90 and 2,769.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.46, 9,997.90 and 2,769.18 is: 4,154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.46 : 9,997.90 = 2,769.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.46/9,997.90 = 2,769.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.46x = 9,997.90 × 2,769.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.46x = 27,685,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,685,984.72/6,664.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.27

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