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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.83, 9,890.55 and 2,437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.83, 9,890.55 and 2,437.80 is: 3,655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.83 : 9,890.55 = 2,437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.83/9,890.55 = 2,437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.83x = 9,890.55 × 2,437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.83x = 24,111,182.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,111,182.79/6,595.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.52

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