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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,598.76, 9,894.62 and 2,214.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,598.76, 9,894.62 and 2,214.77 is: 3,320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,598.76 : 9,894.62 = 2,214.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,598.76/9,894.62 = 2,214.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,598.76x = 9,894.62 × 2,214.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,598.76x = 21,914,263.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,914,263.60/6,598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.97

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