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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,390.96, 9,587.66 and 2,232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,390.96, 9,587.66 and 2,232.16 is: 3,348.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,390.96 : 9,587.66 = 2,232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,390.96/9,587.66 = 2,232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,390.96x = 9,587.66 × 2,232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,390.96x = 21,401,191.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,401,191.15/6,390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.67

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