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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,385.89, 9,580.50 and 2,437.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,385.89, 9,580.50 and 2,437.23 is: 3,656.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,385.89 : 9,580.50 = 2,437.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,385.89/9,580.50 = 2,437.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,385.89x = 9,580.50 × 2,437.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,385.89x = 23,349,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,349,882.02/6,385.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.48

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