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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.67, 9,892.90 and 2,435.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.67, 9,892.90 and 2,435.62 is: 3,654.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.67 : 9,892.90 = 2,435.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.67/9,892.90 = 2,435.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.67x = 9,892.90 × 2,435.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.67x = 24,095,332.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,095,332.92/6,592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.87

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