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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,586.62, 9,879.66 and 2,203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,586.62, 9,879.66 and 2,203.74 is: 3,305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,586.62 : 9,879.66 = 2,203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,586.62/9,879.66 = 2,203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,586.62x = 9,879.66 × 2,203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,586.62x = 21,772,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,772,201.93/6,586.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.52

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