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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.94, 9,995.31 and 2,281.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.94, 9,995.31 and 2,281.37 is: 3,421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.94 : 9,995.31 = 2,281.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.94/9,995.31 = 2,281.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.94x = 9,995.31 × 2,281.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.94x = 22,802,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,802,950.40/6,664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.33

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