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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,593.58, 9,887.86 and 2,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,593.58, 9,887.86 and 2,150.08 is: 3,224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,593.58 : 9,887.86 = 2,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,593.58/9,887.86 = 2,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,593.58x = 9,887.86 × 2,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,593.58x = 21,259,690.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,259,690.03/6,593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.30

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