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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,586.69, 9,877.98 and 2,203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,586.69, 9,877.98 and 2,203.13 is: 3,304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,586.69 : 9,877.98 = 2,203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,586.69/9,877.98 = 2,203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,586.69x = 9,877.98 × 2,203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,586.69x = 21,762,474.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,762,474.08/6,586.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.01

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