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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,601.05, 9,901.29 and 2,439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,601.05, 9,901.29 and 2,439.27 is: 3,658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,601.05 : 9,901.29 = 2,439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,601.05/9,901.29 = 2,439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,601.05x = 9,901.29 × 2,439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,601.05x = 24,151,919.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,151,919.66/6,601.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.80

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