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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,597.55, 9,897.80 and 2,214.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,597.55, 9,897.80 and 2,214.89 is: 3,322.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,597.55 : 9,897.80 = 2,214.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,597.55/9,897.80 = 2,214.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,597.55x = 9,897.80 × 2,214.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,597.55x = 21,922,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,922,538.24/6,597.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.83

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