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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,593.24, 9,889.96 and 2,210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,593.24, 9,889.96 and 2,210.72 is: 3,316.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,593.24 : 9,889.96 = 2,210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,593.24/9,889.96 = 2,210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,593.24x = 9,889.96 × 2,210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,593.24x = 21,863,932.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,863,932.37/6,593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.11

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