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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.05, 9,889.68 and 1,976.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.05, 9,889.68 and 1,976.97 is: 2,964.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.05 : 9,889.68 = 1,976.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.05/9,889.68 = 1,976.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.05x = 9,889.68 × 1,976.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.05x = 19,551,600.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,551,600.67/6,595.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.59

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