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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.40, 9,879.96 and 2,692.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.40, 9,879.96 and 2,692.34 is: 4,034.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.40 : 9,879.96 = 2,692.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.40/9,879.96 = 2,692.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.40x = 9,879.96 × 2,692.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.40x = 26,600,211.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,600,211.51/6,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.98

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