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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,588.92, 9,883.38 and 2,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,588.92, 9,883.38 and 2,483.96 is: 3,725.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,588.92 : 9,883.38 = 2,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,588.92/9,883.38 = 2,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,588.92x = 9,883.38 × 2,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,588.92x = 24,549,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,549,920.58/6,588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.94

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