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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,599.79, 9,904.68 and 2,442.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,599.79, 9,904.68 and 2,442.33 is: 3,665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,599.79 : 9,904.68 = 2,442.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,599.79/9,904.68 = 2,442.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,599.79x = 9,904.68 × 2,442.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,599.79x = 24,190,497.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,190,497.10/6,599.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.34

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