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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,609.83, 9,908.39 and 2,448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,609.83, 9,908.39 and 2,448.71 is: 3,670.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,609.83 : 9,908.39 = 2,448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,609.83/9,908.39 = 2,448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,609.83x = 9,908.39 × 2,448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,609.83x = 24,262,773.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,262,773.68/6,609.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.71

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