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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,388.81, 9,588.71 and 2,495.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,388.81, 9,588.71 and 2,495.95 is: 3,746.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388.81 : 9,588.71 = 2,495.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388.81/9,588.71 = 2,495.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388.81x = 9,588.71 × 2,495.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388.81x = 23,932,922.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,932,922.99/6,388.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.07

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