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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,583.69, 9,873.48 and 2,200.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,583.69, 9,873.48 and 2,200.13 is: 3,299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,583.69 : 9,873.48 = 2,200.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,583.69/9,873.48 = 2,200.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,583.69x = 9,873.48 × 2,200.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,583.69x = 21,722,935.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,722,935.46/6,583.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.51

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