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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,390.19, 9,586.91 and 2,441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,390.19, 9,586.91 and 2,441.44 is: 3,662.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,390.19 : 9,586.91 = 2,441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,390.19/9,586.91 = 2,441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,390.19x = 9,586.91 × 2,441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,390.19x = 23,405,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,405,865.55/6,390.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.78

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