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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.88, 9,901.10 and 2,703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.88, 9,901.10 and 2,703 is: 4,057.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.88 : 9,901.10 = 2,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.88/9,901.10 = 2,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.88x = 9,901.10 × 2,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.88x = 26,762,673.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,762,673.30/6,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.48

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