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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,584.96, 9,881.33 and 2,427.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,584.96, 9,881.33 and 2,427.88 is: 3,643.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,584.96 : 9,881.33 = 2,427.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,584.96/9,881.33 = 2,427.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,584.96x = 9,881.33 × 2,427.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,584.96x = 23,990,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,990,683.48/6,584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.25

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