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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.10, 9,999.36 and 2,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.10, 9,999.36 and 2,282.60 is: 3,424.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.10 : 9,999.36 = 2,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.10/9,999.36 = 2,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.10x = 9,999.36 × 2,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.10x = 22,824,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,824,489.14/6,665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.48

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