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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.64, 9,996.49 and 2,286.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.64, 9,996.49 and 2,286.70 is: 3,426.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.64 : 9,996.49 = 2,286.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.64/9,996.49 = 2,286.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.64x = 9,996.49 × 2,286.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.64x = 22,858,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,858,973.68/6,671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.29

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