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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,593.49, 9,887.94 and 2,209.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,593.49, 9,887.94 and 2,209.95 is: 3,314.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,593.49 : 9,887.94 = 2,209.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,593.49/9,887.94 = 2,209.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,593.49x = 9,887.94 × 2,209.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,593.49x = 21,851,853.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,851,853.00/6,593.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.16

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