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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,603.08, 9,898.42 and 2,217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,603.08, 9,898.42 and 2,217.48 is: 3,324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,603.08 : 9,898.42 = 2,217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,603.08/9,898.42 = 2,217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,603.08x = 9,898.42 × 2,217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,603.08x = 21,949,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,949,548.38/6,603.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.14

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