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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.57, 9,594.35 and 2,499.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.57, 9,594.35 and 2,499.71 is: 3,751.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.57 : 9,594.35 = 2,499.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.57/9,594.35 = 2,499.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.57x = 9,594.35 × 2,499.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.57x = 23,983,032.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,983,032.17/6,392.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.71

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