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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.66, 9,590.29 and 2,694.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.66, 9,590.29 and 2,694.88 is: 4,042.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.66 : 9,590.29 = 2,694.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.66/9,590.29 = 2,694.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.66x = 9,590.29 × 2,694.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.66x = 25,844,650.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,844,650.00/6,392.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.87

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