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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.04, 9,588.08 and 2,232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.04, 9,588.08 and 2,232.02 is: 3,348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.04 : 9,588.08 = 2,232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.04/9,588.08 = 2,232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.04x = 9,588.08 × 2,232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.04x = 21,400,786.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,400,786.32/6,392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.04

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