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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.52, 9,588.82 and 2,232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.52, 9,588.82 and 2,232.52 is: 3,348.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.52 : 9,588.82 = 2,232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.52/9,588.82 = 2,232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.52x = 9,588.82 × 2,232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.52x = 21,407,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,407,232.43/6,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.79

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