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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.16, 9,588.96 and 2,496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.16, 9,588.96 and 2,496.24 is: 3,744.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.16 : 9,588.96 = 2,496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.16/9,588.96 = 2,496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.16x = 9,588.96 × 2,496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.16x = 23,936,345.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,936,345.51/6,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.64

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