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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,605.58, 9,908.91 and 2,710.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,605.58, 9,908.91 and 2,710.02 is: 4,065.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,605.58 : 9,908.91 = 2,710.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,605.58/9,908.91 = 2,710.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,605.58x = 9,908.91 × 2,710.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,605.58x = 26,853,344.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,853,344.28/6,605.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.25

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