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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,606.78, 9,910.77 and 2,391.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,606.78, 9,910.77 and 2,391.09 is: 3,586.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,606.78 : 9,910.77 = 2,391.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,606.78/9,910.77 = 2,391.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,606.78x = 9,910.77 × 2,391.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,606.78x = 23,697,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,697,543.04/6,606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.85

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