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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,603.46, 9,901.98 and 2,445.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,603.46, 9,901.98 and 2,445.43 is: 3,666.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,603.46 : 9,901.98 = 2,445.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,603.46/9,901.98 = 2,445.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,603.46x = 9,901.98 × 2,445.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,603.46x = 24,214,598.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,214,598.95/6,603.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.96

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