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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,588.62, 9,882.66 and 2,205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,588.62, 9,882.66 and 2,205.74 is: 3,308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,588.62 : 9,882.66 = 2,205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,588.62/9,882.66 = 2,205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,588.62x = 9,882.66 × 2,205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,588.62x = 21,798,578.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,798,578.47/6,588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.52

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