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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,588.18, 9,862.83 and 3,996.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,588.18, 9,862.83 and 3,996.18 is: 5,982.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,588.18 : 9,862.83 = 3,996.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,588.18/9,862.83 = 3,996.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,588.18x = 9,862.83 × 3,996.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,588.18x = 39,413,643.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,413,643.99/6,588.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,982.48

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