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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,599.98, 9,901.45 and 2,217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,599.98, 9,901.45 and 2,217.32 is: 3,326.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,599.98 : 9,901.45 = 2,217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,599.98/9,901.45 = 2,217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,599.98x = 9,901.45 × 2,217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,599.98x = 21,954,683.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,954,683.11/6,599.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.48

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