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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,601.55, 9,906.43 and 2,705.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,601.55, 9,906.43 and 2,705.96 is: 4,060.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,601.55 : 9,906.43 = 2,705.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,601.55/9,906.43 = 2,705.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,601.55x = 9,906.43 × 2,705.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,601.55x = 26,806,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,806,363.06/6,601.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.62

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