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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,606.38, 9,902.58 and 2,443.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,606.38, 9,902.58 and 2,443.71 is: 3,662.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,606.38 : 9,902.58 = 2,443.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,606.38/9,902.58 = 2,443.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,606.38x = 9,902.58 × 2,443.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,606.38x = 24,199,033.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,199,033.77/6,606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.98

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