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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,388.98, 9,584.19 and 2,690.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,388.98, 9,584.19 and 2,690.52 is: 4,036.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388.98 : 9,584.19 = 2,690.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388.98/9,584.19 = 2,690.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388.98x = 9,584.19 × 2,690.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388.98x = 25,786,454.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,786,454.88/6,388.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.08

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