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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.31, 9,587.66 and 2,691.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.31, 9,587.66 and 2,691.30 is: 4,038.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.31 : 9,587.66 = 2,691.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.31/9,587.66 = 2,691.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.31x = 9,587.66 × 2,691.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.31x = 25,803,255.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,803,255.90/6,389.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.50

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