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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,391.26, 9,588.20 and 2,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,391.26, 9,588.20 and 2,442.24 is: 3,663.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,391.26 : 9,588.20 = 2,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,391.26/9,588.20 = 2,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,391.26x = 9,588.20 × 2,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,391.26x = 23,416,673.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,416,673.36/6,391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.86

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