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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,390.26, 9,585.42 and 2,230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,390.26, 9,585.42 and 2,230.26 is: 3,345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,390.26 : 9,585.42 = 2,230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,390.26/9,585.42 = 2,230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,390.26x = 9,585.42 × 2,230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,390.26x = 21,377,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,377,978.81/6,390.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.40

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