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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,666.56, 9,998.04 and 2,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,666.56, 9,998.04 and 2,285 is: 3,426.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.56 : 9,998.04 = 2,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.56/9,998.04 = 2,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.56x = 9,998.04 × 2,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.56x = 22,845,521.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845,521.40/6,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.88

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