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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,390.32, 9,587.10 and 2,441.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,390.32, 9,587.10 and 2,441.58 is: 3,662.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,390.32 : 9,587.10 = 2,441.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,390.32/9,587.10 = 2,441.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,390.32x = 9,587.10 × 2,441.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,390.32x = 23,407,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,407,671.62/6,390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.99

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