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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,591.96, 9,888.54 and 2,210.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,591.96, 9,888.54 and 2,210.67 is: 3,316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,591.96 : 9,888.54 = 2,210.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,591.96/9,888.54 = 2,210.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,591.96x = 9,888.54 × 2,210.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,591.96x = 21,860,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,860,298.72/6,591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.21

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