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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,608.83, 9,906.89 and 2,447.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,608.83, 9,906.89 and 2,447.71 is: 3,669.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,608.83 : 9,906.89 = 2,447.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,608.83/9,906.89 = 2,447.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,608.83x = 9,906.89 × 2,447.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,608.83x = 24,249,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,249,193.72/6,608.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.21

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