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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.26, 9,589.70 and 2,443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.26, 9,589.70 and 2,443.24 is: 3,665.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.26 : 9,589.70 = 2,443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.26/9,589.70 = 2,443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.26x = 9,589.70 × 2,443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.26x = 23,429,938.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,429,938.63/6,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.36

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