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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.24, 9,887.85 and 2,207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.24, 9,887.85 and 2,207.70 is: 3,311.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.24 : 9,887.85 = 2,207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.24/9,887.85 = 2,207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.24x = 9,887.85 × 2,207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.24x = 21,829,406.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,829,406.45/6,591.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.88

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