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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.50, 9,996.80 and 2,282.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.50, 9,996.80 and 2,282.00 is: 3,423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.50 : 9,996.80 = 2,282.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.50/9,996.80 = 2,282.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.50x = 9,996.80 × 2,282.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.50x = 22,812,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,812,636.21/6,664.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.01

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