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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.32, 9,894.12 and 2,213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.32, 9,894.12 and 2,213.20 is: 3,320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.32 : 9,894.12 = 2,213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.32/9,894.12 = 2,213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.32x = 9,894.12 × 2,213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.32x = 21,897,666.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,897,666.38/6,595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.18

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