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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.36, 9,887.05 and 2,695.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.36, 9,887.05 and 2,695.77 is: 4,043.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.36 : 9,887.05 = 2,695.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.36/9,887.05 = 2,695.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.36x = 9,887.05 × 2,695.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.36x = 26,653,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,653,200.98/6,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.66

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