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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.83, 9,997.51 and 2,448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.83, 9,997.51 and 2,448.16 is: 3,671.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.83 : 9,997.51 = 2,448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.83/9,997.51 = 2,448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.83x = 9,997.51 × 2,448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.83x = 24,475,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,475,504.08/6,665.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.79

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