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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,586.97, 9,881.82 and 2,204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,586.97, 9,881.82 and 2,204.09 is: 3,306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,586.97 : 9,881.82 = 2,204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,586.97/9,881.82 = 2,204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,586.97x = 9,881.82 × 2,204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,586.97x = 21,780,386.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,780,386.70/6,586.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.59

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