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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,587.62, 9,881.16 and 2,204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,587.62, 9,881.16 and 2,204.74 is: 3,307.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,587.62 : 9,881.16 = 2,204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,587.62/9,881.16 = 2,204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,587.62x = 9,881.16 × 2,204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,587.62x = 21,785,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,785,388.70/6,587.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.02

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