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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,390.71, 9,586.06 and 2,927.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,390.71, 9,586.06 and 2,927.96 is: 4,391.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,390.71 : 9,586.06 = 2,927.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,390.71/9,586.06 = 2,927.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,390.71x = 9,586.06 × 2,927.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,390.71x = 28,067,544.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,067,544.99/6,390.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.93

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