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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.05, 9,885.19 and 1,973.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.05, 9,885.19 and 1,973.97 is: 2,960.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.05 : 9,885.19 = 1,973.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.05/9,885.19 = 1,973.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.05x = 9,885.19 × 1,973.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.05x = 19,513,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,513,068.50/6,592.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.09

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