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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,390.88, 9,586.40 and 2,230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,390.88, 9,586.40 and 2,230.98 is: 3,346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,390.88 : 9,586.40 = 2,230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,390.88/9,586.40 = 2,230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,390.88x = 9,586.40 × 2,230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,390.88x = 21,387,066.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,387,066.67/6,390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.50

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