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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.85, 9,893.79 and 2,213.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.85, 9,893.79 and 2,213.33 is: 3,319.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.85 : 9,893.79 = 2,213.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.85/9,893.79 = 2,213.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.85x = 9,893.79 × 2,213.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.85x = 21,898,172.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,898,172.75/6,595.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.99

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