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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,593.34, 9,888.96 and 2,210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,593.34, 9,888.96 and 2,210.82 is: 3,315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,593.34 : 9,888.96 = 2,210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,593.34/9,888.96 = 2,210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,593.34x = 9,888.96 × 2,210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,593.34x = 21,862,710.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,862,710.55/6,593.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.88

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