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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.26, 9,997.92 and 2,282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.26, 9,997.92 and 2,282.74 is: 3,424.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.26 : 9,997.92 = 2,282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.26/9,997.92 = 2,282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.26x = 9,997.92 × 2,282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.26x = 22,822,651.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822,651.90/6,665.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.12

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