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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,593.33, 9,889.65 and 1,662.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,593.33, 9,889.65 and 1,662.66 is: 2,493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,593.33 : 9,889.65 = 1,662.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,593.33/9,889.65 = 1,662.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,593.33x = 9,889.65 × 1,662.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,593.33x = 16,443,125.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,443,125.47/6,593.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.90

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