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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.67, 9,888.98 and 2,209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.67, 9,888.98 and 2,209.01 is: 3,314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.67 : 9,888.98 = 2,209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.67/9,888.98 = 2,209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.67x = 9,888.98 × 2,209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.67x = 21,844,863.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844,863.27/6,591.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.01

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