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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.05, 9,889.38 and 2,437.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.05, 9,889.38 and 2,437.01 is: 3,654.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.05 : 9,889.38 = 2,437.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.05/9,889.38 = 2,437.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.05x = 9,889.38 × 2,437.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.05x = 24,100,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,100,542.68/6,595.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.34

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