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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.56, 9,590.26 and 2,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.56, 9,590.26 and 2,497 is: 3,746.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.56 : 9,590.26 = 2,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.56/9,590.26 = 2,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.56x = 9,590.26 × 2,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.56x = 23,946,879.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,946,879.22/6,392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.05

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