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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.77, 9,888.11 and 2,150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.77, 9,888.11 and 2,150.59 is: 3,225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.77 : 9,888.11 = 2,150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.77/9,888.11 = 2,150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.77x = 9,888.11 × 2,150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.77x = 21,265,270.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,265,270.48/6,592.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.54

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