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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,586.20, 9,879.82 and 2,203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,586.20, 9,879.82 and 2,203.67 is: 3,305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,586.20 : 9,879.82 = 2,203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,586.20/9,879.82 = 2,203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,586.20x = 9,879.82 × 2,203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,586.20x = 21,771,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,771,882.13/6,586.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.68

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