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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,388.02, 9,583.17 and 2,492.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,388.02, 9,583.17 and 2,492.22 is: 3,738.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388.02 : 9,583.17 = 2,492.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388.02/9,583.17 = 2,492.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388.02x = 9,583.17 × 2,492.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388.02x = 23,883,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,883,367.94/6,388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.77

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