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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,601.64, 9,902.48 and 2,654.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,601.64, 9,902.48 and 2,654.69 is: 3,982.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,601.64 : 9,902.48 = 2,654.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,601.64/9,902.48 = 2,654.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,601.64x = 9,902.48 × 2,654.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,601.64x = 26,287,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,287,951.85/6,601.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.04

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