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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,593.84, 9,894.41 and 2,697.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,593.84, 9,894.41 and 2,697.95 is: 4,048.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,593.84 : 9,894.41 = 2,697.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,593.84/9,894.41 = 2,697.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,593.84x = 9,894.41 × 2,697.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,593.84x = 26,694,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,694,560.50/6,593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.41

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