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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,388.44, 9,588.74 and 2,689.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,388.44, 9,588.74 and 2,689.71 is: 4,037.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388.44 : 9,588.74 = 2,689.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388.44/9,588.74 = 2,689.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388.44x = 9,588.74 × 2,689.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388.44x = 25,790,916.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,790,916.42/6,388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.12

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