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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,602.99, 9,111.96 and 3,618.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,602.99, 9,111.96 and 3,618.81 is: 4,993.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,602.99 : 9,111.96 = 3,618.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,602.99/9,111.96 = 3,618.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,602.99x = 9,111.96 × 3,618.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,602.99x = 32,974,451.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,974,451.97/6,602.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.87

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