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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.14, 9,589.51 and 2,443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.14, 9,589.51 and 2,443.12 is: 3,665.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.14 : 9,589.51 = 2,443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.14/9,589.51 = 2,443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.14x = 9,589.51 × 2,443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.14x = 23,428,275.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,428,275.72/6,392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.17

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