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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,590.40, 9,879.86 and 2,692.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,590.40, 9,879.86 and 2,692.32 is: 4,036.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,590.40 : 9,879.86 = 2,692.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,590.40/9,879.86 = 2,692.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,590.40x = 9,879.86 × 2,692.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,590.40x = 26,599,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,599,744.68/6,590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.14

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