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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,590.29, 9,882.33 and 2,206.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,590.29, 9,882.33 and 2,206.57 is: 3,308.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,590.29 : 9,882.33 = 2,206.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,590.29/9,882.33 = 2,206.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,590.29x = 9,882.33 × 2,206.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,590.29x = 21,806,052.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,806,052.91/6,590.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.82

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