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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.24, 9,886.86 and 2,892.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.24, 9,886.86 and 2,892.60 is: 4,338.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.24 : 9,886.86 = 2,892.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.24/9,886.86 = 2,892.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.24x = 9,886.86 × 2,892.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.24x = 28,598,731.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,598,731.24/6,591.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,338.90

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