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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,391.08, 9,592.11 and 2,498.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,391.08, 9,592.11 and 2,498.22 is: 3,749.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,391.08 : 9,592.11 = 2,498.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,391.08/9,592.11 = 2,498.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,391.08x = 9,592.11 × 2,498.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,391.08x = 23,963,201.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,963,201.04/6,391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.48

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