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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.37, 9,881.66 and 2,891.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.37, 9,881.66 and 2,891.48 is: 4,334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.37 : 9,881.66 = 2,891.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.37/9,881.66 = 2,891.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.37x = 9,881.66 × 2,891.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.37x = 28,572,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,572,580.08/6,592.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.19

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