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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.48, 9,888.73 and 2,209.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.48, 9,888.73 and 2,209.95 is: 3,314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.48 : 9,888.73 = 2,209.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.48/9,888.73 = 2,209.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.48x = 9,888.73 × 2,209.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.48x = 21,853,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,853,593.34/6,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.93

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