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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,600.86, 9,901.29 and 2,218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,600.86, 9,901.29 and 2,218.33 is: 3,327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,600.86 : 9,901.29 = 2,218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,600.86/9,901.29 = 2,218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,600.86x = 9,901.29 × 2,218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,600.86x = 21,964,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,964,328.65/6,600.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.50

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