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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.26, 9,584.67 and 2,927.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.26, 9,584.67 and 2,927.62 is: 4,389.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.26 : 9,584.67 = 2,927.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.26/9,584.67 = 2,927.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.26x = 9,584.67 × 2,927.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.26x = 28,060,271.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,060,271.59/6,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.73

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