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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,601.26, 9,901.76 and 2,654.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,601.26, 9,901.76 and 2,654.26 is: 3,981.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,601.26 : 9,901.76 = 2,654.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,601.26/9,901.76 = 2,654.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,601.26x = 9,901.76 × 2,654.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,601.26x = 26,281,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,281,845.50/6,601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.34

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