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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,593.20, 9,889.90 and 2,150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,593.20, 9,889.90 and 2,150.85 is: 3,226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,593.20 : 9,889.90 = 2,150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,593.20/9,889.90 = 2,150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,593.20x = 9,889.90 × 2,150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,593.20x = 21,271,641.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,271,641.97/6,593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.30

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