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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.48, 9,887.49 and 2,209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.48, 9,887.49 and 2,209.38 is: 3,314.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.48 : 9,887.49 = 2,209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.48/9,887.49 = 2,209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.48x = 9,887.49 × 2,209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.48x = 21,845,222.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,845,222.66/6,591.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.16

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