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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,588.42, 9,886.52 and 2,431.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,588.42, 9,886.52 and 2,431.32 is: 3,648.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,588.42 : 9,886.52 = 2,431.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,588.42/9,886.52 = 2,431.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,588.42x = 9,886.52 × 2,431.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,588.42x = 24,037,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,037,290.62/6,588.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.42

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