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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.35, 9,998.30 and 2,285.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.35, 9,998.30 and 2,285.82 is: 3,428.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.35 : 9,998.30 = 2,285.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.35/9,998.30 = 2,285.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.35x = 9,998.30 × 2,285.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.35x = 22,854,314.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,854,314.11/6,665.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.82

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