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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,599.74, 9,901.06 and 2,217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,599.74, 9,901.06 and 2,217.08 is: 3,326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,599.74 : 9,901.06 = 2,217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,599.74/9,901.06 = 2,217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,599.74x = 9,901.06 × 2,217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,599.74x = 21,951,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,951,442.10/6,599.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.11

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