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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.58, 9,890.86 and 2,152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.58, 9,890.86 and 2,152.08 is: 3,227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.58 : 9,890.86 = 2,152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.58/9,890.86 = 2,152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.58x = 9,890.86 × 2,152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.58x = 21,285,921.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,285,921.99/6,595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.30

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