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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.28, 9,888.46 and 2,210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.28, 9,888.46 and 2,210.08 is: 3,315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.28 : 9,888.46 = 2,210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.28/9,888.46 = 2,210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.28x = 9,888.46 × 2,210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.28x = 21,854,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,854,287.68/6,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.13

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