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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,593.67, 9,890.51 and 1,663.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,593.67, 9,890.51 and 1,663.61 is: 2,495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,593.67 : 9,890.51 = 1,663.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,593.67/9,890.51 = 1,663.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,593.67x = 9,890.51 × 1,663.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,593.67x = 16,453,893.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,453,893.57/6,593.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.41

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