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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.92, 9,986.41 and 2,279.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.92, 9,986.41 and 2,279.98 is: 3,416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.92 : 9,986.41 = 2,279.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.92/9,986.41 = 2,279.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.92x = 9,986.41 × 2,279.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.92x = 22,768,815.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,768,815.07/6,664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.22

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