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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.25, 9,583.92 and 2,229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.25, 9,583.92 and 2,229.25 is: 3,343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.25 : 9,583.92 = 2,229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.25/9,583.92 = 2,229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.25x = 9,583.92 × 2,229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.25x = 21,364,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,364,953.66/6,389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.89

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