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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.35, 9,887.04 and 2,208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.35, 9,887.04 and 2,208.83 is: 3,313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.35 : 9,887.04 = 2,208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.35/9,887.04 = 2,208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.35x = 9,887.04 × 2,208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.35x = 21,838,741.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,838,741.13/6,591.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.24

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