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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,390.14, 9,585.32 and 2,441.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,390.14, 9,585.32 and 2,441.43 is: 3,662.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,390.14 : 9,585.32 = 2,441.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,390.14/9,585.32 = 2,441.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,390.14x = 9,585.32 × 2,441.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,390.14x = 23,401,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,401,875.60/6,390.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.19

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