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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,597.99, 9,897.89 and 2,437.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,597.99, 9,897.89 and 2,437.47 is: 3,656.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,597.99 : 9,897.89 = 2,437.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,597.99/9,897.89 = 2,437.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,597.99x = 9,897.89 × 2,437.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,597.99x = 24,125,797.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,125,797.75/6,597.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.54

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