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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.34, 9,591.39 and 3,466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.34, 9,591.39 and 3,466.26 is: 5,200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.34 : 9,591.39 = 3,466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.34/9,591.39 = 3,466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.34x = 9,591.39 × 3,466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.34x = 33,246,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,246,251.50/6,392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.95

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