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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,593.05, 9,886.69 and 1,974.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,593.05, 9,886.69 and 1,974.97 is: 2,961.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,593.05 : 9,886.69 = 1,974.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,593.05/9,886.69 = 1,974.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,593.05x = 9,886.69 × 1,974.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,593.05x = 19,525,916.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,525,916.15/6,593.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.59

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