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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,666.01, 9,996.91 and 2,769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,666.01, 9,996.91 and 2,769.50 is: 4,153.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.01 : 9,996.91 = 2,769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.01/9,996.91 = 2,769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.01x = 9,996.91 × 2,769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.01x = 27,686,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,686,442.25/6,666.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.38

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