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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.91, 9,997.77 and 2,285.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.91, 9,997.77 and 2,285.43 is: 3,428.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.91 : 9,997.77 = 2,285.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.91/9,997.77 = 2,285.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.91x = 9,997.77 × 2,285.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.91x = 22,849,203.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,849,203.49/6,664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.29

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