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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,588.96, 9,881.96 and 1,908.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,588.96, 9,881.96 and 1,908.99 is: 2,863.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,588.96 : 9,881.96 = 1,908.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,588.96/9,881.96 = 1,908.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,588.96x = 9,881.96 × 1,908.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,588.96x = 18,864,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,864,553.28/6,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.05

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