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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.36, 9,888.35 and 2,431.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.36, 9,888.35 and 2,431.39 is: 3,647.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.36 : 9,888.35 = 2,431.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.36/9,888.35 = 2,431.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.36x = 9,888.35 × 2,431.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.36x = 24,042,416.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,042,416.66/6,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.57

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