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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,390.52, 9,585.83 and 2,230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,390.52, 9,585.83 and 2,230.51 is: 3,345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,390.52 : 9,585.83 = 2,230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,390.52/9,585.83 = 2,230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,390.52x = 9,585.83 × 2,230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,390.52x = 21,381,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,381,289.67/6,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.78

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