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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,610.58, 9,916.41 and 2,715.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,610.58, 9,916.41 and 2,715.02 is: 4,072.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,610.58 : 9,916.41 = 2,715.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,610.58/9,916.41 = 2,715.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,610.58x = 9,916.41 × 2,715.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,610.58x = 26,923,251.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,923,251.48/6,610.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.75

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