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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.93, 9,882.32 and 2,891.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.93, 9,882.32 and 2,891.36 is: 4,334.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.93 : 9,882.32 = 2,891.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.93/9,882.32 = 2,891.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.93x = 9,882.32 × 2,891.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.93x = 28,573,280.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,573,280.89/6,591.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.58

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