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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,600.30, 9,901.51 and 2,651.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,600.30, 9,901.51 and 2,651.55 is: 3,977.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,600.30 : 9,901.51 = 2,651.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,600.30/9,901.51 = 2,651.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,600.30x = 9,901.51 × 2,651.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,600.30x = 26,254,305.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,254,305.08/6,600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.75

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