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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.32, 9,889.38 and 2,208.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.32, 9,889.38 and 2,208.78 is: 3,313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.32 : 9,889.38 = 2,208.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.32/9,889.38 = 2,208.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.32x = 9,889.38 × 2,208.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.32x = 21,843,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,843,464.76/6,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.47

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