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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.40, 9,886.14 and 2,208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.40, 9,886.14 and 2,208.84 is: 3,312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.40 : 9,886.14 = 2,208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.40/9,886.14 = 2,208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.40x = 9,886.14 × 2,208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.40x = 21,836,901.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,836,901.48/6,591.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.94

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