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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.74, 9,889.97 and 2,435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.74, 9,889.97 and 2,435.66 is: 3,653.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.74 : 9,889.97 = 2,435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.74/9,889.97 = 2,435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.74x = 9,889.97 × 2,435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.74x = 24,088,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,088,604.33/6,592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.81

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