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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,598.59, 9,898.80 and 2,217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,598.59, 9,898.80 and 2,217.30 is: 3,326.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,598.59 : 9,898.80 = 2,217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,598.59/9,898.80 = 2,217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,598.59x = 9,898.80 × 2,217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,598.59x = 21,948,609.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,948,609.24/6,598.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.26

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