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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392, 9,589.21 and 2,233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392, 9,589.21 and 2,233.19 is: 3,350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392 : 9,589.21 = 2,233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392/9,589.21 = 2,233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392x = 9,589.21 × 2,233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392x = 21,414,527.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,414,527.88/6,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.21

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