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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,602.85, 9,901.76 and 1,921.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,602.85, 9,901.76 and 1,921.28 is: 2,881.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,602.85 : 9,901.76 = 1,921.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,602.85/9,901.76 = 1,921.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,602.85x = 9,901.76 × 1,921.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,602.85x = 19,023,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,023,994.34/6,602.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,881.18

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