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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.80, 9,589.20 and 2,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.80, 9,589.20 and 2,011.60 is: 3,017.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.80 : 9,589.20 = 2,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.80/9,589.20 = 2,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.80x = 9,589.20 × 2,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.80x = 19,289,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,289,634.72/6,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.40

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