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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,608.77, 9,916.62 and 2,913.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,608.77, 9,916.62 and 2,913.53 is: 4,371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,608.77 : 9,916.62 = 2,913.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,608.77/9,916.62 = 2,913.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,608.77x = 9,916.62 × 2,913.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,608.77x = 28,892,369.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,892,369.87/6,608.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.82

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