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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.21, 9,584.26 and 2,230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.21, 9,584.26 and 2,230.27 is: 3,345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.21 : 9,584.26 = 2,230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.21/9,584.26 = 2,230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.21x = 9,584.26 × 2,230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.21x = 21,375,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,375,458.01/6,389.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.55

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