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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,601.43, 9,902.29 and 2,218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,601.43, 9,902.29 and 2,218.92 is: 3,328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,601.43 : 9,902.29 = 2,218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,601.43/9,902.29 = 2,218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,601.43x = 9,902.29 × 2,218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,601.43x = 21,972,389.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,972,389.33/6,601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.43

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