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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,666.16, 9,997.14 and 2,769.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,666.16, 9,997.14 and 2,769.76 is: 4,153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.16 : 9,997.14 = 2,769.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.16/9,997.14 = 2,769.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.16x = 9,997.14 × 2,769.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.16x = 27,689,678.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,689,678.49/6,666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.77

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