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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,338.93, 9,506.84 and 2,389.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,338.93, 9,506.84 and 2,389.91 is: 3,584.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338.93 : 9,506.84 = 2,389.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338.93/9,506.84 = 2,389.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338.93x = 9,506.84 × 2,389.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338.93x = 22,720,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,720,432.50/6,338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.27

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