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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,388.38, 9,584.66 and 2,691.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,388.38, 9,584.66 and 2,691.65 is: 4,038.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388.38 : 9,584.66 = 2,691.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388.38/9,584.66 = 2,691.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388.38x = 9,584.66 × 2,691.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388.38x = 25,798,488.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,798,488.71/6,388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.35

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