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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,666.17, 9,988.29 and 2,281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,666.17, 9,988.29 and 2,281.23 is: 3,418.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.17 : 9,988.29 = 2,281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.17/9,988.29 = 2,281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.17x = 9,988.29 × 2,281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.17x = 22,785,586.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,785,586.80/6,666.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.10

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