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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,388.56, 9,584.26 and 2,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,388.56, 9,584.26 and 2,493 is: 3,740.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388.56 : 9,584.26 = 2,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388.56/9,584.26 = 2,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388.56x = 9,584.26 × 2,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388.56x = 23,893,553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,893,553.95/6,388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.05

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