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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,666.24, 9,996.01 and 2,222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,666.24, 9,996.01 and 2,222.33 is: 3,332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.24 : 9,996.01 = 2,222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.24/9,996.01 = 2,222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.24x = 9,996.01 × 2,222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.24x = 22,214,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,214,421.79/6,666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.38

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