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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.45, 9,881.22 and 2,428.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.45, 9,881.22 and 2,428.63 is: 3,640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.45 : 9,881.22 = 2,428.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.45/9,881.22 = 2,428.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.45x = 9,881.22 × 2,428.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.45x = 23,997,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,997,827.33/6,591.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.75

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