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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,601.20, 9,901.95 and 2,652.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,601.20, 9,901.95 and 2,652.85 is: 3,979.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,601.20 : 9,901.95 = 2,652.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,601.20/9,901.95 = 2,652.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,601.20x = 9,901.95 × 2,652.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,601.20x = 26,268,390.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,268,390.49/6,601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.34

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