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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,391.22, 9,586.89 and 2,444.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,391.22, 9,586.89 and 2,444.22 is: 3,666.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,391.22 : 9,586.89 = 2,444.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,391.22/9,586.89 = 2,444.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,391.22x = 9,586.89 × 2,444.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,391.22x = 23,432,468.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,432,468.28/6,391.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.36

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