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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,593.34, 9,889.98 and 2,646.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,593.34, 9,889.98 and 2,646.36 is: 3,969.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,593.34 : 9,889.98 = 2,646.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,593.34/9,889.98 = 2,646.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,593.34x = 9,889.98 × 2,646.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,593.34x = 26,172,447.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,172,447.47/6,593.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.53

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