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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.35, 9,888.54 and 2,209.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.35, 9,888.54 and 2,209.83 is: 3,314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.35 : 9,888.54 = 2,209.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.35/9,888.54 = 2,209.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.35x = 9,888.54 × 2,209.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.35x = 21,851,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,851,992.35/6,592.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.75

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