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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,388.38, 8,815.86 and 3,593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,388.38, 8,815.86 and 3,593.88 is: 4,959.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388.38 : 8,815.86 = 3,593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388.38/8,815.86 = 3,593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388.38x = 8,815.86 × 3,593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388.38x = 31,683,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,683,142.94/6,388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.50

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