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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.63, 9,894.35 and 2,212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.63, 9,894.35 and 2,212.52 is: 3,319.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.63 : 9,894.35 = 2,212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.63/9,894.35 = 2,212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.63x = 9,894.35 × 2,212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.63x = 21,891,403.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,891,403.32/6,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.08

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