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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,391.85, 9,584.52 and 2,926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,391.85, 9,584.52 and 2,926.13 is: 4,387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,391.85 : 9,584.52 = 2,926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,391.85/9,584.52 = 2,926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,391.85x = 9,584.52 × 2,926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,391.85x = 28,045,503.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,045,503.59/6,391.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.70

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