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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.27, 9,886.95 and 2,209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.27, 9,886.95 and 2,209.07 is: 3,313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.27 : 9,886.95 = 2,209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.27/9,886.95 = 2,209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.27x = 9,886.95 × 2,209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.27x = 21,840,964.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,840,964.64/6,591.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.62

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