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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.26, 9,884.73 and 3,997.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.26, 9,884.73 and 3,997.02 is: 5,993.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.26 : 9,884.73 = 3,997.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.26/9,884.73 = 3,997.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.26x = 9,884.73 × 3,997.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.26x = 39,509,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,509,463.50/6,592.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.31

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