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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,666.84, 9,993.30 and 2,282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,666.84, 9,993.30 and 2,282.76 is: 3,421.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.84 : 9,993.30 = 2,282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.84/9,993.30 = 2,282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.84x = 9,993.30 × 2,282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.84x = 22,812,305.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,812,305.51/6,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.76

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