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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,599.04, 9,896.52 and 2,215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,599.04, 9,896.52 and 2,215.48 is: 3,322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,599.04 : 9,896.52 = 2,215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,599.04/9,896.52 = 2,215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,599.04x = 9,896.52 × 2,215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,599.04x = 21,925,500.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,925,500.84/6,599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.53

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