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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,599.61, 9,899.42 and 2,217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,599.61, 9,899.42 and 2,217.08 is: 3,325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,599.61 : 9,899.42 = 2,217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,599.61/9,899.42 = 2,217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,599.61x = 9,899.42 × 2,217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,599.61x = 21,947,745.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,947,745.51/6,599.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.61

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