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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.26, 9,887.96 and 2,437.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.26, 9,887.96 and 2,437.18 is: 3,656.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.26 : 9,887.96 = 2,437.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.26/9,887.96 = 2,437.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.26x = 9,887.96 × 2,437.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.26x = 24,098,738.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,098,738.35/6,591.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.17

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