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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,601.98, 9,853.37 and 5,708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,601.98, 9,853.37 and 5,708.56 is: 8,519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,601.98 : 9,853.37 = 5,708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,601.98/9,853.37 = 5,708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,601.98x = 9,853.37 × 5,708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,601.98x = 56,248,553.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,248,553.85/6,601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,519.95

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