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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,605.58, 9,908.41 and 1,675.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,605.58, 9,908.41 and 1,675.23 is: 2,512.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,605.58 : 9,908.41 = 1,675.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,605.58/9,908.41 = 1,675.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,605.58x = 9,908.41 × 1,675.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,605.58x = 16,598,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,598,865.68/6,605.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.86

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