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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.68, 9,893.52 and 2,698.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.68, 9,893.52 and 2,698.50 is: 4,047.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.68 : 9,893.52 = 2,698.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.68/9,893.52 = 2,698.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.68x = 9,893.52 × 2,698.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.68x = 26,697,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,697,663.72/6,595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.75

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