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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,603.72, 9,902.88 and 2,443.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,603.72, 9,902.88 and 2,443.98 is: 3,664.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,603.72 : 9,902.88 = 2,443.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,603.72/9,902.88 = 2,443.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,603.72x = 9,902.88 × 2,443.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,603.72x = 24,202,440.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,202,440.66/6,603.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.97

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