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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.52, 9,584.33 and 2,229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.52, 9,584.33 and 2,229.51 is: 3,344.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.52 : 9,584.33 = 2,229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.52/9,584.33 = 2,229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.52x = 9,584.33 × 2,229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.52x = 21,368,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,368,359.58/6,389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.28

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