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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,588.03, 9,886.56 and 2,891.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,588.03, 9,886.56 and 2,891.30 is: 4,338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,588.03 : 9,886.56 = 2,891.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,588.03/9,886.56 = 2,891.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,588.03x = 9,886.56 × 2,891.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,588.03x = 28,584,950.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,584,950.65/6,588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,338.92

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