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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.80, 9,998.28 and 2,769.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.80, 9,998.28 and 2,769.42 is: 4,154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.80 : 9,998.28 = 2,769.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.80/9,998.28 = 2,769.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.80x = 9,998.28 × 2,769.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.80x = 27,689,436.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,689,436.60/6,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.58

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