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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.22, 9,587.48 and 2,492.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.22, 9,587.48 and 2,492.72 is: 3,740.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.22 : 9,587.48 = 2,492.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.22/9,587.48 = 2,492.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.22x = 9,587.48 × 2,492.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.22x = 23,898,903.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,898,903.15/6,389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.50

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