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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,601.23, 9,901.85 and 1,984.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,601.23, 9,901.85 and 1,984.23 is: 2,976.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,601.23 : 9,901.85 = 1,984.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,601.23/9,901.85 = 1,984.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,601.23x = 9,901.85 × 1,984.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,601.23x = 19,647,547.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,647,547.83/6,601.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.35

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