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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.66, 9,588.71 and 2,232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.66, 9,588.71 and 2,232.66 is: 3,348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.66 : 9,588.71 = 2,232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.66/9,588.71 = 2,232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.66x = 9,588.71 × 2,232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.66x = 21,408,370.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,408,370.81/6,392.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.90

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