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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,668.72, 9,996.80 and 2,283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,668.72, 9,996.80 and 2,283.04 is: 3,422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,668.72 : 9,996.80 = 2,283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,668.72/9,996.80 = 2,283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,668.72x = 9,996.80 × 2,283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,668.72x = 22,823,094.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,823,094.27/6,668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.41

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