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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.62, 9,895.50 and 2,900.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.62, 9,895.50 and 2,900.96 is: 4,352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.62 : 9,895.50 = 2,900.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.62/9,895.50 = 2,900.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.62x = 9,895.50 × 2,900.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.62x = 28,706,449.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,706,449.68/6,595.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.35

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