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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.10, 9,590.43 and 2,499.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.10, 9,590.43 and 2,499.30 is: 3,749.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.10 : 9,590.43 = 2,499.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.10/9,590.43 = 2,499.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.10x = 9,590.43 × 2,499.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.10x = 23,969,361.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,969,361.70/6,392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.84

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