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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,592.99, 9,889.56 and 2,210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,592.99, 9,889.56 and 2,210.46 is: 3,315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,592.99 : 9,889.56 = 2,210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,592.99/9,889.56 = 2,210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,592.99x = 9,889.56 × 2,210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,592.99x = 21,860,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,860,476.80/6,592.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.72

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