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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,599, 9,898.50 and 2,495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,599, 9,898.50 and 2,495 is: 3,742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,599 : 9,898.50 = 2,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,599/9,898.50 = 2,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,599x = 9,898.50 × 2,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,599x = 24,696,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,696,757.50/6,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.50

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