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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,601.96, 9,903.48 and 2,218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,601.96, 9,903.48 and 2,218.24 is: 3,327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,601.96 : 9,903.48 = 2,218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,601.96/9,903.48 = 2,218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,601.96x = 9,903.48 × 2,218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,601.96x = 21,968,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,968,295.48/6,601.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.54

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