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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,385.68, 9,582.48 and 2,493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,385.68, 9,582.48 and 2,493.36 is: 3,741.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,385.68 : 9,582.48 = 2,493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,385.68/9,582.48 = 2,493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,385.68x = 9,582.48 × 2,493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,385.68x = 23,892,572.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,892,572.33/6,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.59

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