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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.92, 9,996.32 and 2,282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.92, 9,996.32 and 2,282.56 is: 3,422.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.92 : 9,996.32 = 2,282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.92/9,996.32 = 2,282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.92x = 9,996.32 × 2,282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.92x = 22,817,200.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,817,200.18/6,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.96

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