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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,628.62, 9,942.89 and 1,698.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,628.62, 9,942.89 and 1,698.26 is: 2,547.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,628.62 : 9,942.89 = 1,698.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,628.62/9,942.89 = 1,698.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,628.62x = 9,942.89 × 1,698.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,628.62x = 16,885,554.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,885,554.17/6,628.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.37

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