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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.21, 9,887.34 and 2,208.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.21, 9,887.34 and 2,208.66 is: 3,313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.21 : 9,887.34 = 2,208.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.21/9,887.34 = 2,208.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.21x = 9,887.34 × 2,208.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.21x = 21,837,772.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,837,772.36/6,591.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.17

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