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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,601.83, 9,902.73 and 2,653.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,601.83, 9,902.73 and 2,653.08 is: 3,979.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,601.83 : 9,902.73 = 2,653.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,601.83/9,902.73 = 2,653.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,601.83x = 9,902.73 × 2,653.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,601.83x = 26,272,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,272,734.91/6,601.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.62

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