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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,386.28, 9,566.62 and 2,918.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,386.28, 9,566.62 and 2,918.76 is: 4,372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,386.28 : 9,566.62 = 2,918.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,386.28/9,566.62 = 2,918.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,386.28x = 9,566.62 × 2,918.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,386.28x = 27,922,667.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,922,667.79/6,386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.29

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