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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,593.73, 9,889.49 and 2,894.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,593.73, 9,889.49 and 2,894.97 is: 4,341.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,593.73 : 9,889.49 = 2,894.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,593.73/9,889.49 = 2,894.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,593.73x = 9,889.49 × 2,894.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,593.73x = 28,629,720.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,629,720.18/6,593.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.96

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