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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.78, 9,881.92 and 2,693.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.78, 9,881.92 and 2,693.70 is: 4,038.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.78 : 9,881.92 = 2,693.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.78/9,881.92 = 2,693.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.78x = 9,881.92 × 2,693.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.78x = 26,618,885.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,618,885.23/6,591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.20

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