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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,590.78, 9,882.56 and 2,691.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,590.78, 9,882.56 and 2,691.98 is: 4,036.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,590.78 : 9,882.56 = 2,691.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,590.78/9,882.56 = 2,691.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,590.78x = 9,882.56 × 2,691.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,590.78x = 26,603,653.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,603,653.87/6,590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.50

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