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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.45, 9,888.77 and 2,150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.45, 9,888.77 and 2,150.09 is: 3,225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.45 : 9,888.77 = 2,150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.45/9,888.77 = 2,150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.45x = 9,888.77 × 2,150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.45x = 21,261,798.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,261,798.76/6,592.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.17

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