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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,666.26, 9,993.98 and 2,773.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,666.26, 9,993.98 and 2,773.58 is: 4,158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.26 : 9,993.98 = 2,773.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.26/9,993.98 = 2,773.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.26x = 9,993.98 × 2,773.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.26x = 27,719,039.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,719,039.21/6,666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.11

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