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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,602.83, 9,903.74 and 2,440.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,602.83, 9,903.74 and 2,440.89 is: 3,661.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,602.83 : 9,903.74 = 2,440.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,602.83/9,903.74 = 2,440.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,602.83x = 9,903.74 × 2,440.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,602.83x = 24,173,946.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,173,946.03/6,602.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.15

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