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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.72, 9,996.06 and 2,281.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.72, 9,996.06 and 2,281.17 is: 3,421.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.72 : 9,996.06 = 2,281.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.72/9,996.06 = 2,281.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.72x = 9,996.06 × 2,281.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.72x = 22,802,712.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,802,712.19/6,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.41

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