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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,599.16, 9,902.46 and 2,706.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,599.16, 9,902.46 and 2,706.30 is: 4,060.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,599.16 : 9,902.46 = 2,706.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,599.16/9,902.46 = 2,706.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,599.16x = 9,902.46 × 2,706.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,599.16x = 26,799,027.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,799,027.50/6,599.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.98

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