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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.76, 9,589.98 and 2,233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.76, 9,589.98 and 2,233.08 is: 3,349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.76 : 9,589.98 = 2,233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.76/9,589.98 = 2,233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.76x = 9,589.98 × 2,233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.76x = 21,415,192.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,415,192.54/6,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.91

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