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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,390.28, 9,586.14 and 1,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,390.28, 9,586.14 and 1,773.28 is: 2,660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,390.28 : 9,586.14 = 1,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,390.28/9,586.14 = 1,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,390.28x = 9,586.14 × 1,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,390.28x = 16,998,910.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,998,910.34/6,390.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.12

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