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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,599.18, 9,898.77 and 2,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,599.18, 9,898.77 and 2,702 is: 4,053.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,599.18 : 9,898.77 = 2,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,599.18/9,898.77 = 2,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,599.18x = 9,898.77 × 2,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,599.18x = 26,746,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,746,476.54/6,599.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.00

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