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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,590.73, 9,886.23 and 2,431.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,590.73, 9,886.23 and 2,431.11 is: 3,646.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,590.73 : 9,886.23 = 2,431.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,590.73/9,886.23 = 2,431.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,590.73x = 9,886.23 × 2,431.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,590.73x = 24,034,512.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,034,512.62/6,590.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.71

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