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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.68, 9,994.59 and 2,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.68, 9,994.59 and 2,280.96 is: 3,420.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.68 : 9,994.59 = 2,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.68/9,994.59 = 2,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.68x = 9,994.59 × 2,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.68x = 22,797,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797,260.01/6,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.61

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