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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.88, 9,997.28 and 2,282.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.88, 9,997.28 and 2,282.36 is: 3,423.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.88 : 9,997.28 = 2,282.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.88/9,997.28 = 2,282.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.88x = 9,997.28 × 2,282.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.88x = 22,817,391.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,817,391.98/6,664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.53

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