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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,597.83, 9,897.56 and 2,155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,597.83, 9,897.56 and 2,155.39 is: 3,233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,597.83 : 9,897.56 = 2,155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,597.83/9,897.56 = 2,155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,597.83x = 9,897.56 × 2,155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,597.83x = 21,333,101.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333,101.85/6,597.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.35

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