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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.24, 9,886.94 and 2,208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.24, 9,886.94 and 2,208.71 is: 3,313.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.24 : 9,886.94 = 2,208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.24/9,886.94 = 2,208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.24x = 9,886.94 × 2,208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.24x = 21,837,383.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,837,383.25/6,591.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.09

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