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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.88, 9,993.42 and 2,773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.88, 9,993.42 and 2,773.20 is: 4,157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.88 : 9,993.42 = 2,773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.88/9,993.42 = 2,773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.88x = 9,993.42 × 2,773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.88x = 27,713,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,713,752.34/6,665.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.55

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