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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.33, 9,886.07 and 2,431.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.33, 9,886.07 and 2,431.34 is: 3,646.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.33 : 9,886.07 = 2,431.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.33/9,886.07 = 2,431.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.33x = 9,886.07 × 2,431.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.33x = 24,036,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,036,335.85/6,591.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.66

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