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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.60, 9,994.20 and 2,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.60, 9,994.20 and 2,279.80 is: 3,418.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.60 : 9,994.20 = 2,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.60/9,994.20 = 2,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.60x = 9,994.20 × 2,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.60x = 22,784,777.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784,777.16/6,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.78

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