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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,601.23, 9,893.16 and 2,703.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,601.23, 9,893.16 and 2,703.51 is: 4,051.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,601.23 : 9,893.16 = 2,703.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,601.23/9,893.16 = 2,703.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,601.23x = 9,893.16 × 2,703.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,601.23x = 26,746,256.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,746,256.99/6,601.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.71

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