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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,391.94, 9,585.17 and 2,230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,391.94, 9,585.17 and 2,230.70 is: 3,345.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,391.94 : 9,585.17 = 2,230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,391.94/9,585.17 = 2,230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,391.94x = 9,585.17 × 2,230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,391.94x = 21,381,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,381,627.57/6,391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.09

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