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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,593.31, 9,889.22 and 1,662.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,593.31, 9,889.22 and 1,662.95 is: 2,494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,593.31 : 9,889.22 = 1,662.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,593.31/9,889.22 = 1,662.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,593.31x = 9,889.22 × 1,662.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,593.31x = 16,445,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,445,228.95/6,593.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.23

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