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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.02, 9,887.13 and 2,208.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.02, 9,887.13 and 2,208.51 is: 3,312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.02 : 9,887.13 = 2,208.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.02/9,887.13 = 2,208.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.02x = 9,887.13 × 2,208.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.02x = 21,835,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,835,825.48/6,591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.97

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