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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,597.91, 9,897.77 and 2,216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,597.91, 9,897.77 and 2,216.62 is: 3,325.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,597.91 : 9,897.77 = 2,216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,597.91/9,897.77 = 2,216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,597.91x = 9,897.77 × 2,216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,597.91x = 21,939,545.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,939,545.45/6,597.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.23

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