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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,590.18, 9,879.69 and 2,889.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,590.18, 9,879.69 and 2,889.61 is: 4,331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,590.18 : 9,879.69 = 2,889.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,590.18/9,879.69 = 2,889.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,590.18x = 9,879.69 × 2,889.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,590.18x = 28,548,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,548,401.62/6,590.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.96

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