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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.72, 9,997.35 and 2,282.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.72, 9,997.35 and 2,282.62 is: 3,424.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.72 : 9,997.35 = 2,282.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.72/9,997.35 = 2,282.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.72x = 9,997.35 × 2,282.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.72x = 22,820,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,820,089.66/6,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.02

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