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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,602.75, 9,897.30 and 2,218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,602.75, 9,897.30 and 2,218.73 is: 3,325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,602.75 : 9,897.30 = 2,218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,602.75/9,897.30 = 2,218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,602.75x = 9,897.30 × 2,218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,602.75x = 21,959,436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,959,436.43/6,602.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.80

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