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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,588.80, 9,886.08 and 2,694.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,588.80, 9,886.08 and 2,694.08 is: 4,042.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,588.80 : 9,886.08 = 2,694.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,588.80/9,886.08 = 2,694.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,588.80x = 9,886.08 × 2,694.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,588.80x = 26,633,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,633,890.41/6,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.30

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