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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,602.16, 9,903.88 and 2,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,602.16, 9,903.88 and 2,098.96 is: 3,148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,602.16 : 9,903.88 = 2,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,602.16/9,903.88 = 2,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,602.16x = 9,903.88 × 2,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,602.16x = 20,787,847.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,787,847.96/6,602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.64

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