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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,391.32, 9,584.08 and 2,691.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,391.32, 9,584.08 and 2,691.54 is: 4,036.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,391.32 : 9,584.08 = 2,691.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,391.32/9,584.08 = 2,691.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,391.32x = 9,584.08 × 2,691.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,391.32x = 25,795,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,795,934.68/6,391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.09

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