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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,590.61, 9,887.94 and 2,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,590.61, 9,887.94 and 2,695.32 is: 4,043.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,590.61 : 9,887.94 = 2,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,590.61/9,887.94 = 2,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,590.61x = 9,887.94 × 2,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,590.61x = 26,651,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,651,162.44/6,590.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.81

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