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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,667.38, 9,995.66 and 2,774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,667.38, 9,995.66 and 2,774.70 is: 4,159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,667.38 : 9,995.66 = 2,774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,667.38/9,995.66 = 2,774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,667.38x = 9,995.66 × 2,774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,667.38x = 27,734,957.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,734,957.80/6,667.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.80

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