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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,391.18, 9,585.96 and 2,498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,391.18, 9,585.96 and 2,498.32 is: 3,747.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,391.18 : 9,585.96 = 2,498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,391.18/9,585.96 = 2,498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,391.18x = 9,585.96 × 2,498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,391.18x = 23,948,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,948,795.59/6,391.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.16

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