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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.63, 9,986.00 and 2,279.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.63, 9,986.00 and 2,279.69 is: 3,415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.63 : 9,986.00 = 2,279.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.63/9,986.00 = 2,279.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.63x = 9,986.00 × 2,279.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.63x = 22,764,972.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,764,972.94/6,664.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.79

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