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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,593.98, 9,890.96 and 2,434.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,593.98, 9,890.96 and 2,434.90 is: 3,652.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,593.98 : 9,890.96 = 2,434.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,593.98/9,890.96 = 2,434.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,593.98x = 9,890.96 × 2,434.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,593.98x = 24,083,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,083,498.50/6,593.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.35

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