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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,597.54, 9,896.31 and 2,215.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,597.54, 9,896.31 and 2,215.11 is: 3,322.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,597.54 : 9,896.31 = 2,215.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,597.54/9,896.31 = 2,215.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,597.54x = 9,896.31 × 2,215.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,597.54x = 21,921,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,921,415.24/6,597.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.67

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