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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.56, 9,892.31 and 2,213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.56, 9,892.31 and 2,213.06 is: 3,319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.56 : 9,892.31 = 2,213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.56/9,892.31 = 2,213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.56x = 9,892.31 × 2,213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.56x = 21,892,215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,892,215.04/6,595.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.24

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