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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,599.77, 9,901.17 and 2,217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,599.77, 9,901.17 and 2,217.26 is: 3,326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,599.77 : 9,901.17 = 2,217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,599.77/9,901.17 = 2,217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,599.77x = 9,901.17 × 2,217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,599.77x = 21,953,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,953,492.95/6,599.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.40

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